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Where to begin with Stevie Wonder by Marc Louis-Boyard for Slow Culture

WHERE TO BEGIN WITH… Stevie Wonder (best performances)

Music & Records, Where to begin with... Marc Louis-Boyard

Stevie Wonder (born 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan) is everywhere in our culture, and is here to stay.  His performances too! Who could pretend they ever had a major life moment (or even several ones) in which Stevie’s music wasn’t present?

Let’s not insult your intelligence: this article is not the occasion to make you discover his music, but to broaden your horizons and enrich your relationship with its music and humanity… the live way.

Let’s get enchanted (once again, before next time).

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John Coltrane music guide slow culture marc louis-boyard

WHERE TO BEGIN WITH… John Coltrane (jazz)

Music & Records, Where to begin with... Marc Louis-Boyard

Fact: the jazz world is essentially difficult to read. John Coltrane has been one of the first jazzmen to introduce us to this major movement of music. Did you know that jazz is the oldest form of music that is still active and evolving? You should. Worry not: you will soon learn much more with this guide.

Let’s have a few minutes with The Wise One’s short but impressive career and discover your next rudiments.

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