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(Encyclopedia) klezmerklezmerklĕzˈmər [key], form of instrumental folk music developed in the Eastern European Jewish community. The style had its beginnings in the Middle Ages; its name is a…emotion
(Encyclopedia) emotion, term commonly and loosely used to denote individual, subjective feelings which dictate moods. In psychology, emotion is considered a response to stimuli that involves…Cahn, Sammy
(Encyclopedia) Cahn, SammyCahn, Sammykän [key], 1913–93, American lyricist, b. New York City as Samuel Cohen. With his first collaborator, Saul Chaplin, he wrote material for vaudeville, and scored…Carmichael, Stokely
(Encyclopedia) Carmichael, Stokely, 1941–98, African-American social activist, b. Trinidad. He lived in New York City from 1952 and graduated from Howard Univ. in 1964. Carmichael participated in the…Teagarden, Jack
(Encyclopedia) Teagarden, Jack (Weldon Leo Teagarden), 1905–64, American jazz trombonist and singer, b. Vernon, Tex. One of the earliest white bluesmen, he came from a jazz-playing family and was…Patchett, Ann
(Encyclopedia) Patchett, Ann, 1963–, American author, b. Los Angeles, B.A. Sarah Lawrence College, 1984, M.F.A Univ. of Iowa, 1987. In her twenties she was a writer at Seventeen magazine, wrote…1977 Grammy Awards
Record of the Year“Hotel California,” EaglesAlbum of the YearRumours, Fleetwood Mac (Warner Bros.)Song of the Year (tie)“Love Theme From A Star Is Born” (Evergreen), Barbra Streisand and Paul…2012–2013 Primetime Emmy Awards
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on September 22, 2013, in Los Angeles, Calif.Drama Series: Breaking Bad (AMC) Actor: Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom Actress: Claire…Chaliapin, Feodor Ivanovich
(Encyclopedia) Chaliapin, Feodor IvanovichChaliapin, Feodor Ivanovichfyôˈdər ēväˈnəvĭch shəlyäˈpyĭn [key], 1873–1938, Russian operatic bass. His powerful and supple voice, together with his…Blades, Rubén
(Encyclopedia) Blades, RubénBlades, Rubénr&oomacr;bānˈ bläˈᵺās [key], 1948–, Panamanian singer, songwriter, band leader, and actor. He is a graduate (1972) of the Univ. of Panama law school and…Trending
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