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Podcast: Mavis Staples Pre-Show Discussion
James Dekle, Purdue Black Cultural Center Artist-in-Residence, discussed Mavis Staples and her influence on gospel music and civil rights.
Mavis Staples has crossed musical genres for 60 years
Mavis Staples is living, breathing history. She has crossed the genres of gospel, soul, folk, pop, R&B, blues, rock— even hip hop—over the better part of the last 60 years. Her latest project-“Livin’ on a High Note”–continues that crossover with M. Ward, Neko Case, Aloe Blacc, Nick Cave, Ben Harper, and more.
LISTEN: Sullivan Fortner & Friends Pre-Show Discussion
Music educator Judd Danby & Don Seybold, host of WBAA’s Inside Jazz, led a pre-show discussion before Sullivan Fortner & Friends. Listen to the podcast.
Judgment at Nuremberg Pre-Show Discussion
Purdue Faculty experts discussed the social, historical, and political questions surrounding the Nuremberg Trials.
World Food Prize Laureate Catherine Bertini to speak at Purdue
Catherine Bertini will join Purdue President Mitch Daniels for an in-depth discussion on global food security during the Presidential Lecture Series.
Get to know jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner
Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz winner Sullivan Fortner started playing piano at age 7 and has worked with the Marsalis family, Stefon Harris, & Roy Hargrove.
Mavis Staples is Livin’ on a High Note
The Chicago native has had an incredible musical journey from a high school hit, to advancing the Civil Rights Movement with rallying anthems, and collaborating with modern artists.
Jeanne Compton, supporter of the arts at Purdue, leaves a strong legacy
Jeanne Compton, who established a performance support endowment at Purdue Convocations, has passed. Her endowment supports artistic excellence at Purdue University.
An Introduction to Jingju with the Actors and Musicians of The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan
World Music and Chinese Language and Culture Students Participate in a Lecture and Demonstration on the Art of Jingju (Peking Opera)
Program: The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan
The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan – adapted from Zhu Sheng-Hao’s translation of Hamlet – by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company, September 23, 2016, Loeb Playhouse
Red Baraat Connects People Through Music
For Global Fest 2016, Red Baraat will lead the Opening Night Dance Party September 16. Watch how they connected people through music with an NPR Field Recording.
Dirty Dancing Holds Residency at Purdue
