Music

The genius in all of us (New York Post)

When witnessing an awe-inspiring talent, whether it comes from sports, music or literature, most people just chalk it up to natural-born gifts. While discussing arguably the greatest baseball hitter ever, Ted Williams, plenty of knowledgeable fans remark that he had superhuman eyesight, allowing him to see the ball’s release…

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The genius in all of us (New York Post)

Crackskull’s owner fights to keep Newmarket store open (Portsmouth Herald)

NEWMARKET — Over the past 10 years, Crackskull’s Coffee and Books has established itself as a treasured gem in the Newmarket downtown community by becoming a haven for lovers of music and literature, a location to read or study in comfort and a…

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Crackskull’s owner fights to keep Newmarket store open (Portsmouth Herald)

Bible Study in Kentucky Schools? (ABC 36 Lexington)

There could be a new textbook on school desks in Kentucky soon.

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Bible Study in Kentucky Schools? (ABC 36 Lexington)

NAACP hosts ‘A Black History Celebration’ at State Theatre Saturday (The Bay City Times)

African American contributions to music, movies and literature are all part of Saturday’s A Black History Celebration at the State Theater. In honor of Black History Month, the Bay City Branch of the NAACP will host a night of entertainment…

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NAACP hosts ‘A Black History Celebration’ at State Theatre Saturday (The Bay City Times)

The Golha Project: Digital Archiving of Flowers of Persian Poetry and Song (Payvand Iran News)

Golha Radio Program, broadcast from 1956 through 1979, covered the entire history of classical as well as contemporary Persian poetry, giving marvelous expression to the whole gamut of traditional Persian music and poetry. Digital archiving of all the Golha radio programs is being conducted for access by academic researchers of Persian music and literature and the public at large.

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The Golha Project: Digital Archiving of Flowers of Persian Poetry and Song (Payvand Iran News)

Briefs: Church Events (St. Tammany News)

UU to hold tribute program A “Festival of the Senses” program celebrating famous Unitarian Universalists from the past who have contributed art, music, literature, food preparation and entertainment will be presented at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday at North Shore Unitarian Universalist.

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Briefs: Church Events (St. Tammany News)

Artists Try To Break Down Barriers Between India, Pakistan (NPR)

Two of the biggest media groups in Pakistan and India have orchestrated a new attempt at a peace initiative called Quest for Peace. The goal is to bring the two nations together through music, literature; and other cultural and business interactions.

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Artists Try To Break Down Barriers Between India, Pakistan (NPR)

‘Jobs to dalits is private sector’s social duty’ (rediff.com)

Positives like dalit music and literature should be promoted while reservations for the community can continue, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mukul Wasnik, tells Business Standard.

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‘Jobs to dalits is private sector’s social duty’ (rediff.com)

New-Age Owner Brings the Colts Old-Style Success (New York Times)

Jim Irsay has long been interested in music and literature.

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New-Age Owner Brings the Colts Old-Style Success (New York Times)

At Your Library: The world of ‘kidlit’ (Harwich Oracle)

Movie buffs look forward to March and the Oscars. Music lovers obsess about the Grammys.

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At Your Library: The world of ‘kidlit’ (Harwich Oracle)

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