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New book reflects upon Milwaukee's 'blue-collar' rock 'n' roll history

Jim Bessman

Apr 3, 20207 min

New book reflects upon Milwaukee's 'blue-collar' rock 'n' roll history

Throughout rock ’n’ roll history, many cities established their own signature sounds, to name a few, New Orleans and its R&B, San...

Blues harmonica legend Sonny Terry celebrated with new Hohner Signature Series entry

Jim Bessman

Mar 23, 20205 min

Blues harmonica legend Sonny Terry celebrated with new Hohner Signature Series entry

Hohner's Sonny Terry Heritage Edition harmonica Blues harmonica enthusiasts have reason to rejoice over the venerable German harmonica...

ARTICLE22 'buys back the bombs' in creating jewelry in Laos

Jim Bessman

Jan 30, 20205 min

ARTICLE22 'buys back the bombs' in creating jewelry in Laos

Maria Bianca Algieri at the 2019/2020 Article22 Bryant Park Holiday Shop Among the 100-plus kiosks at this year’s Holiday Shops open-air...

Moscow-based BENU pen makers bring Russian history to contemporary design

Jim Bessman

Jan 29, 20207 min

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...

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