Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the soundtrack of the 20th century. His book is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Originally broadcast Jan. 30, 2025.

On July 6, 1994, "Forrest Gump" opened in U.S. theaters, earning actor Tom Hanks his second Oscar for Best Actor.

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New Orleans-born jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, one of the world’s biggest and most recognizable celebrities of the 20th century always celebrated his birthday on July 4, America’s Independence Day.

Louis Armstrong Museum Continues to Educate After Coro­n­avirus Closure BY Roger Clark Queens UPDATED 6:24 AM ET May. 06, 2020 ...

Imagine if Louis Armstrong had never seen a cornet as a child. Or Picasso never had paint and brushes when he was young. What if all the other artists who ...

Learn about Upstate SC musicians and artists on the Spartanburg Music Trail, including why the community is Sparkle City and its connection to Pink Floyd.

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The Freeland St. Ann’s Band will present its summer program at the Freeland Public Park Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 11. The band is led by Joseph Rosato, a lifelong music educator and ...

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From punk and soul to jarocho and Chicano rock, the landmark L.A. Plaza exhibit celebrates generations of musicians often ...

A new exhibition at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes honors generations of Eastside musicians through a decade’s worth of ...