Herbie Hancock New Los Angeles Philharmonic Jazz Creative Chair

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Herbie Hancock has grand plans for his new position as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s creative chair for jazz.

The two-year stint, which begins in 2010, includes overseeing jazz programming for the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, helping to hire musicians and mentoring young artists. The 69-year-old Los Angeles resident will take over from bassist Christian McBride.

Twins | Esther Journey

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Identical twin brothers Jerry and Terry Lynn both are artists and yet they share the same canvas – simultaneously! They work on pieces at the same time in most cases, and finally when the work is completed you couldn’t tell which artist create what part of the painting. Their painting styles and techniques are a seamless as their physical presence.

Jerry & Terry Lynn’s | Esther Journey

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The Conversation: How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships

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The Conversation: How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships

In his first book for adults, New York Times bestselling author Hill Harper invites you to join the Conversation: an honest dialogue about the breakdown of African-American relationships. For generations African Americans have turned to their families in times of need – but now, this proud and strong legacy is in peril. Black men and women have stopped communicating effectively and it threatens the very relationships and marriages necessary to sustain the Black family. Today, less than a third of Black children are being raised in two-parent households, a sharp decline from past generations. So, why is it so difficult for Black men and women to build long-term, loving and mutually beneficial relationships? What is happening in the community that makes it so hard for women and men to find their way to each other? And why are there so few people who manage to hold a marriage together, even after finding a person to love?

Release Date: September 8, 2009

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