Author Archives: Richard Guzman
Carolyn Rodgers Reads “Prodigal Objects”
What a treat for Carolyn Rodgers fans. Below hear the great poet read her poem “Prodigal Objects,” September 1999, in a show at North Central College, Naperville, Illinois. It was held to celebrate the release a few months earlier of … Continue reading
Gospel Extravaganza 26
Though “The 26th Annual” Gospel Extravaganza doesn’t sound as celebratory as “The 25th Anniversary” Gospel Extravaganza, the evening was wonderful anyway, and worthy of all the 25 gospel concerts that preceded it—full of praise and, as usual, full of electric … Continue reading
“Authentic” World Music
There’s no better place to introduce yourself to World Music than the boxed set Global Celebration: Authentic Music from Festivals and Celebrations Around the World. Ellipsis Arts, a record label that’s been compiling wonderful World Music collections for 20 years, … Continue reading →