Kyesha Jennings

Kyesha Jennings

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A Big Band For Biggie: Celebrating The Notorious B.I.G. With A Classical Orchestra

More than 25 years after his passing, the Notorious B.I.G. remains one of the most influential rappers in hip-hop's history. The Brooklyn native born Christopher Wallace made hip-hop fall in love with his charisma, confidence and innate storytelling abilities. He also built a reputation throughout New York as a freestyle king, capable of insulting his opponent with double entendres and…

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Gearhead To GRAMMYs: How Audio Engineer Ann Mincieli’s Love Of Tech & Collabs With Alicia Keys Have Influenced An Industry

GRAMMY-winning recording engineer Ann Mincieli first met a young, inquisitive Alicia Keys in the elevator of Quad Studios’ New York building. Keys had signed a publishing deal with Columbia Records when she was 15 years old, and was interested in learning more about the two-inch tapes Mincieli was carrying. "The tapes were heavy and she was asking me all these…

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