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Pascoal said he had composed thousands of pieces. "I am 100 percent intuitive," he once told NPR. Miles Davis called him one of the most important musicians in the world.
Hermeto Pascoal, whimsical Brazilian composer nicknamed 'The Sorcerer,' dies at 89
Pascoal said he had composed thousands of pieces. "I am 100 percent intuitive," he once told NPR. Miles Davis called him one of the most important musicians in the world.
n.pr
September 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Pascoal said he had composed thousands of pieces. "I am 100 percent intuitive," he once told NPR. Miles Davis called him one of the most important musicians in the world.
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The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.
A vanished kingdom comes alive in the songs of griots and a new archaeological dig
The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.
www.npr.org
April 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.
Severance finale... One word: masterpiece.
a man in a suit and tie is dancing in front of a band
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is dancing in front of a band
media.tenor.com
March 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Severance finale... One word: masterpiece.
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#Severance has been officially renewed for S3 at Apple TV+
March 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#Severance has been officially renewed for S3 at Apple TV+
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Can you find the greatest happiness in life just by fitting in? Arthur Brooks explains what individualists can learn from an outlook that emphasizes the peaceful, unmemorable parts of life:
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
www.theatlantic.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Can you find the greatest happiness in life just by fitting in? Arthur Brooks explains what individualists can learn from an outlook that emphasizes the peaceful, unmemorable parts of life:
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David Edward Byrd, who designed posters for concerts by Jimi Hendrix, the Who and the Rolling Stones, as well as for hit stage musicals like “Follies” and “Godspell,” died this month at 83.
David Edward Byrd, Whose Posters Captured Rock’s Energy, Dies at 83
His designs for Jimi Hendrix, the Who and others embodied the spirit of the psychedelic era. He also created images for stage shows like “Godspell.”
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
David Edward Byrd, who designed posters for concerts by Jimi Hendrix, the Who and the Rolling Stones, as well as for hit stage musicals like “Follies” and “Godspell,” died this month at 83.
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Experts analyzing the painting have several theories about why this unidentified woman has remained submerged for more than a century.
A hidden Picasso painting from the early Blue Period is revealed by new technology
Experts analyzing the painting have several theories about why this unidentified woman has remained submerged for more than a century.
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February 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Experts analyzing the painting have several theories about why this unidentified woman has remained submerged for more than a century.
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Aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and shackled deportees on a wing.
Inside the chaotic deportation flight to Brazil:
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Inside the chaotic deportation flight to Brazil:
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Inside a Chaotic U.S. Deportation Flight to Brazil (Gift Article)
The Trump administration’s first flight deporting Brazilians involved aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and shackled deportees on a wing.
nyti.ms
January 29, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and shackled deportees on a wing.
Inside the chaotic deportation flight to Brazil:
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nyti.ms/4ggT0ZS
Inside the chaotic deportation flight to Brazil:
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nyti.ms/4ggT0ZS
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Nothing will change their mind.
Climate Change Denier James Woods Loses House To Climate Change
Sending thoughts and prayers.
www.thegodpodcast.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Nothing will change their mind.
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What Facebook called “fact-checking” was a pale imitation of the real thing, @ibogost.bsky.social writes. Good riddance!
Facebook Is Done Pretending
The social network has given up on fact-checking. That’s a good thing.
www.theatlantic.com
January 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
What Facebook called “fact-checking” was a pale imitation of the real thing, @ibogost.bsky.social writes. Good riddance!
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
December 17, 2024 at 11:55 AM
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke