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Chris Potter shines on “The Sirens,” his debut album for ECM Records – by Mike Miller

by mmiller Posted on January 30, 2013

I have to admit, listening to Chris Potter’s new album, “The Sirens,” is something of a surreal experience for me. The spacious and flowing songs conjured here by the Columbia native and saxophone colossus have been giving me a sense … Continue reading →

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Susan Taylor Releases a Superb Batch of Original Songs – by Mike Miller

by mmiller Posted on June 13, 2012

Susan Douglass Taylor got her first guitar on her 11th birthday. At age 17, she became enamored with the five-string banjo, her dad’s favorite instrument. Over the years, she honed her talent on both instruments at bluegrass festivals and during … Continue reading →

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A Portrait of Columbia Through the Lens of Richard Samuel Roberts

by mmiller Posted on December 16, 2011

Wherever your eyes drift while viewing the work of photographer Richard Samuel Roberts, they’ll always return to the faces. There’s a story to tell in each one, stories of dignity, determination, and strength of spirit.   Roberts, a self-taught African-American … Continue reading →

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