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Mingus' Magnum Opus: 'Epitaph' In Concert

Jul 24th, 2008 · Charles Mingus' monumental masterpiece "Epitaph" never saw the light of day during his lifetime. But the tempestuous jazz legend left his ambitious score to be discovered by new generations. Hear the full piece, a 2 1/2-hour affair for 31 musicians.

Keywords: music · Jazz · lifetime · concert · legend · opus · masterpieces · monument · Magnum · Epitaph · Charles Mingus · Mingus

Magnum Photographer Philip Jones Griffiths Dies

Mar 20th, 2008 · The celebrated Magnum photographer is best known for his detailed study of the effects of the Vietnam War. He was 72.

Keywords: Photographs · Philip · Vietnam War · Magnum · jones · Griffith

Sam Cooke's Swan Song of Protest ***

Dec 16th, 2007 · Though only a modest hit by his standards, Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" became an anthem of the 1960s civil rights movement, and would come to be heralded as his magnum opus.

Keywords: protests · civil · movement · 1960 · songs · opus · Sam · Sam Cooke · anthems · Magnum · Change Is Gonna Come

'Magnum Stories': A Photographic Master Class

Jan 1st, 2005 · Since the end of World War II, many of the world's preeminent photojournalists have become members of the international photographer's cooperative Magnum. More than 60 members of the exclusive club share their work in a new book called Magnum Stories.

Keywords: international · world · cooperation · World War II · Photographs · preeminent · Magnum · photojournalists · Magnum Stories