Jazz at the End of the 20th Century: Traditionalists and Postmodernists
9 dkTwo distinct currents in 20th-century jazz! The traditionalists preserved the roots while the postmodernists pushed boundaries. How was the evolution of jazz shaped?
Two distinct currents in 20th-century jazz! The traditionalists preserved the roots while the postmodernists pushed boundaries. How was the evolution of jazz shaped?
The king of stride piano: Willie "The Lion" Smith! Discover how this legendary jazz figure's role in the Harlem Renaissance, his place in the development of stride piano, and his musical legacy will fascinate you. Uncover the story of a versatile musician and cultural icon!
Music genius Duke Ellington. The legendary jazz figure, bandleader, and composer who left a mark on history with his singular vision, unforgettable works, and contributions to the world of jazz. Discover the spellbinding story of this music icon.
A hiatal hernia is the upward displacement of part of the stomach through the hiatal opening of the diaphragm into the chest. It is often asymptomatic, but it can cause reflux, swallowing difficulty and chest pain. In this guide, I explain hernia types, diagnostic methods and the full range of treatment options — from lifestyle changes and PPIs to laparoscopic surgery.
The man who unravelled the mysteries of the nervous system! Spanish scientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal laid the foundations of neuroscience with his neuron doctrine and won the Nobel Prize. His work still inspires the medical world. Join him on his journey into the mysterious world of our brain!
The bold innovator behind Turkey's first solo bass guitar album! With a 40-year career spanning from his Eurovision entries to his composition "Arnavut Kaldırımları," from Sezen Aksu to the "Bas Şarkıları" series, this virtuoso brings together traditional sounds with contemporary rhythms. Discover his story!
How was modern jazz born? The bebop revolution and its legends (Parker, Gillespie...) take the stage! Why did the big bands decline? What was the significance of 52nd Street? Jazz is still changing, still evolving!
In 1901, Emil von Behring became the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, laying the foundations for serotherapy by discovering diphtheria antitoxin. This groundbreaking discovery, which saved millions of children's lives, paved the way for the emergence of modern immunology.
The 1920 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to the Danish physiologist August Krogh, who discovered that capillary circulation possesses an active regulatory mechanism. Krogh's work showed that microcirculation is not a passive process but is actively regulated according to tissue demands.