A Shared Vision
Under the direction of African-American art collector and activist John Wilkins of Tryon, the UNITY Project took shape this spring — a vibrant montage…
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Hearing Chords as Colors
George Winston has lived in Santa Cruz, California, since 1971. His acoustic-piano solo albums helped define and establish the Bay area New Age label…
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At the Idol’s Door
Nnenna Freelon is quite aware that Nina Simone was born and raised in Tryon. Therefore, she has a special mission for her own upcoming…
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Report from China
Last spring, renowned world-music percussionist River Guerguerian spoke to Bold Life about his 15 years playing with bassist Eliot Wadopian (a Grammy winner) and…
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Meeting Your Maker
In this month’s issue of Bold Life, we talk to singers in the Fletcher Community Chorus, an inclusive group that doesn’t require formal auditions…
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Old Soul
For Sonny Knight, it’s never too late to be an overnight success. The 66-year-old frontman, who is leading Minneapolis’ neo-soul movement and winning “Best…
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Cannes-Do Spirit
Cannes is coming to Tryon. No, not the sun-drenched beaches of the French Riviera. Instead, the scenic foothills town is presenting the Tryon International Film Festival, for two days in October.
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