He wrote the ‘Godfather’ theme and over 150 film scores. There’s more to hear.
PostClassical Ensemble’s final concert of the season explores the Italian composer Nino Rota’s surprisingly rich body of orchestral music.
‘The Godfather’s’ Nino Rota is the most famous composer you’ve never heard of
Next week, the group will perform the work of composer Nino Rota, the Academy Award-winning magician behind the scores for “The Godfather” Parts 1 and 2.
Alleged LA gang leader, so-called rap ‘godfather’ Eugene ‘Big U’ Henley Jr. faces 43 federal charges
Six others are named in the indictment, which alleges that Henley runs a vast, “mafia-like” organization that has committed ...
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Roy Ayers, whose neo-soul songs shaped genre, dead at 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz and R&B musician known as the "godfather of neo-soul" music, has died following a "long illness." He was 84. The news was shared Wednesday night to Ayers' social media accounts ...
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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Perry Farrell
Perry Farrell (March 29, 1959) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician referred to as the "Godfather of Alternative ...
LA Crips leader and music exec Big U arrested by the feds for slew of ‘Mafia-like crimes’
Eugene Henley Jr. — known as “Big U” in the entertainment world — was one of 18 members of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips ...
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DJ Godfather, Traxman and DJ Slugo lined-up for DJ Funk memorial event in Chicago this weekend
Set to take over Park West, the event will act as a celebration of the late ghetto house pioneer and a fundraiser for his ...