Multi Award Winning Female Saxophonist, Birmingham, UK, Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, Blues, Soul and Originals. 'Music for the soul'
Dr. Doreen J. Ketchens has changed the way many people, in and out of the academic field, see the clarinet. Her unique approach to the instrument comes from the fusion of classical training and a passion for jazz, soul and gospel. In addition to her inventive interpretation of the clarinet, she’s also an outstanding singer and a spectacular personality on stage.
The iconic intro music theme of ‘Mission: Impossible’, composed by Lalo Schifrin for the original series that ran between 1966 and 1973, has seen many interpretations and variations across time. Recently, I heard this one, performed by members of Orchestra Noir, the Atlanta African-American orchestra.
I’m performing today (18.05.2024) at the National Maritime Museum of Greenwich, in occasion of the Caribbean Takeover organised by the Caribbean Social Forum.
Enjoy this wonderful scene of musical prodigy and African American rights advocate Hazel Scott, playing two pianos at the same time in the set of ‘The Heat’s On’ (1943).
Grace Bumbry passed away on May 7th, 2023. One of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, and the first black singer to perform at the Bayreuth Festival, she left behind an incredible legacy of music and wisdom.
Some time ago, I came across this clip on Instagram and I was amazed. So much, that I tracked the original, finding out that it was first posted on YouTube by the young woman on the right, whose name is Nicole Paris.
October is Black History Month, and I celebrated the occasion with British Airways by performing at three different locations: their corporate offices, London Heathrow terminal 5 and also terminal 3.
Learn about Abel Selaocoe, an internationally acclaimed cello player who’s making a change with his music, and learn about opportunities for other Global Majority musicians to do the same in the UK.
Never before has hardware been so important for working. We need good devices and strong connections to keep up with the times! For this reason, I am beyond happy to be one of the recipients of the Black Artists Grant for March 2021, as it allowed me to get a new computer. Now, I will be able to optimise my workflow to the benefit of my online performances and projects like Cafemnee, Success Beyond The Score and Time For My Music.
