"Phillips, who would have turned ninety this month, went on to be one of the most overlooked singers of all time. Part of that was bad luck—as well as a habit of making her own bad luck. But part of it, I feel sure, was that in 1962, Nashville wasn’t ready—it perhaps still isn’t ready—for a Black woman bringing a Black sensibility to country music."

https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/esther-phillips-first-lady-of-black-country-music/

#entertainment #music #country #RAndB #blues #jazz #disco #art #artist #BlackMastodon #houston #texas

"Phillips, who would have turned ninety this month, went on to be one of the most overlooked singers of all time. Part of that was bad luck—as well as a habit of making her own bad luck. But part of it, I feel sure, was that in 1962, Nashville wasn’t ready—it perhaps still isn’t ready—for a Black woman bringing a Black sensibility to country music."

https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/esther-phillips-first-lady-of-black-country-music/

#entertainment #music #country #RAndB #blues #jazz #disco #art #artist #BlackMastodon #houston #texas

I have finalized the rental music contract for what I hope will be the first concert of many as a conductor. I gotta say, renting music is a huge hassle! I hope all this trouble results in the composer really getting something out of it. Next I have to delve into the world of performance licensing. #houston #livemusic #newmusic #ascap

I have finalized the rental music contract for what I hope will be the first concert of many as a conductor. I gotta say, renting music is a huge hassle! I hope all this trouble results in the composer really getting something out of it. Next I have to delve into the world of performance licensing. #houston #livemusic #newmusic #ascap