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40 yrs ago #OTD in 1985 a remarkable line-up of Blue Note legends gathered at Town Hall NYC for an epic concert celebrating the label’s relaunch! “One Night With Blue Note” bluenote.lnk.to/OneNightWith... bluenote.lnk.to/OneNightWith... bluenote.lnk.to/OneNightWith... bluenote.lnk.to/OneNightWith...

Rude Boys, Brixton Market 1968

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

Here are 21 glorious examples open.spotify.com/playlist/1cL...

Bunny Shaw’s celebration >>>>> ✊🏾 Protect Bunny Shaw ✊🏾 #MCWFC

We love you. Bunny ✊🏽❤️

Yes Bunny 👏🏽

Love and light to Bunny. We’re with you, always. 🖤🖤🖤

Louis Armstrong was a jazz pioneer whose unmistakable voice and brilliant trumpet playing shaped music history. Despite facing racism and segregation, he broke barriers and became a global icon. His talent and charisma transcended prejudice. During Black History Month, I celebrate his legacy.

The Tarkowski goal is even better with the Titanic music #EFC #Football #Everton

Stockport lads, 1966 📷Scarlett Meikle

Group of artists, all men, producing banners for the anarchist women's organisation Mujeres Libres (Free Women). Barcelona, 16 July 1937. Original photo by Pérez de Rozas beautifully colourised by Jules Backmaan (instgm)

'They attack disabled, migrants, travellers, homeless - next they attack you" Spotted in Liverpool, UK

Trust me, this A Train will take you to new and different destinations...from the 2024 standout album by Veteran jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas - Gifts - with James Brandon Lewis: tenor saxophone; Rafiq Bhatia: guitar; Ian Chang: drums...Douglas shapes shift the melody wonderfully #JazzMusic #JazzSky

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New Book Day.

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