UnKosher Notes
MEG OKURAMeg Okura is an Issei Japanese American composer and jazz violinist — a Jew by choice, iconoclast, and cultural oxymoron. She writes what others whisper: about identity, hypocrisy, and the paradox of the American dream.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 36 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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The Dream Gig I Lost
I was in a hotel room somewhere in Iowa, on the road with Pharaoh’s Daughter, when I got a call about touring with one of my heroes: Michael Brecker.
I said yes immediately.
It didn’t occur to me until afterward that I should probably loo...
How To Find the Right Publicist For Success
My last post, “Are Publicists Worth It?”, was based on a survey of 30 independent musicians. I deliberately didn’t participate in the survey myself. I collected the responses, listened, and reported what other musicians had to say.
The pos...
How You Become Younger In Japan
When my chamber music pieces are performed in concerts, my birth year is often printed right next to my name on the program. And in the digital age, there is really no hiding my age. I just googled my name, and I got this within millisecond...
Are Publicists Worth It? Survey Results from 30 Jazz Musicians
I’m partial to Leos. I’m a Leo. Some of my dearest—and most extraordinary—friends are Leos. Remy and Pascal Le Boeuf celebrated their 40th birthdays a few days ago. Today (August 6th) is Regina Carter’s birthday. —singer-songwriter, cantor...
What Vietnam Didn't Answer—The DownBeat Critics Poll Did
On July 11, the day I completed my field studies in Vietnam, I woke up to a message from my husband.
“The DownBeat Critics Poll is out.”
It was the day I had dreaded every year for the last decade.
In our house, we rarely talked about it...
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