

Moscow-based BENU pen makers bring Russian history to contemporary design
BENU's "Royal Purple" Minima fountain pen In this day of all things digital, there’s still a sizable and growing market for fans of the...

Jim Bessman
Jan 29, 20207 min read


Magnolia Sisters' Ann Savoy and Jane Vidrine step out with Cajun 'Louisiana Lullabies' C
"Petits Sans Mamans, Petits Sans Papas" Mainstays of Grammy-nominated Cajun music group Magnolia Sisters, Ann Savoy and Jane Vidrine have...

Jim Bessman
Jan 21, 20203 min read


Allee Willis--An appreciation
An Allee Willis featurette The unexpected death of multi-talented songwriter Allee Willis Tuesday (Dec. 24) left the many who knew and...

Jim Bessman
Dec 27, 20194 min read


Reborn Cleveland International Records opens up merch shop
Owners of Meat Loaf’s 1977 blockbuster album debut Bat Out of Hell--and over 40 million copies have been sold worldwide--know its...

Jim Bessman
Oct 19, 20193 min read