Art in any form is a medium for dialogue, which is a powerful tool. It is time for the music world to produce sound stories that ignite dialogue about the mystery of us. When we say the mystery of us, we’re talking about reflecting and challenging the fears, which prevent us from discovering our unlimited access to the courage inherent in us all. Yes, you are enough. Yes, you matter. Yes, you should keep going.
The Minimalist Composer Who Keeps Getting Left Out | The New York Times
As centenary events celebrate Simeon ten Holt’s work, music historians have questioned his omission from histories of Minimalism, and its focus on American greats.
New York’s Rats Have Already Won | The Atlantic
Vigilance and anti-rat enthusiasm aren’t enough, which is a shame because New York has these in spades. For nearly as long as we’ve had rats in New York, we’ve had people who wanted to kill them.
A bagel bakes in Brooklyn: Visiting Bay Ridge’s Bagel Schmagel | NY1
“Our bagels come fresh out of the oven all day,” Maugeri said. “There’s no reason to have them toasted.”
Epitome: Photographs by Vic Bakin | LensCulture
Against the backdrop of war, Ukrainian photographer Vic Bakin’s darkroom has taken on a new importance. Becoming the safest space in his home, it is here that he has been reflecting on the different meanings his portraits and landscapes have developed over the past year.
Alabaster DePlume
To Cy & Lee: Instrumentals Vol 1, 2020.