60 years of the ‘Jewish State’
As a person of Jewish descent, I am often asked how I feel about Israel. Of course, being Christian by choice, I am officially kicked out of the club; technically, Israeli citizenship wouldn’t even be mine to claim; I’ve ostensibly abdicated any claim to being one of the “Chosen,” whether [...]

Back in the day–the racist day–many black performers were better received abroad than at home, where they could have any seat on the bus, so long as it was at the back.
Blues pioneer Big Bill Broonzy was one; he ventured abroad in his 50s, beginning in 1951–and became a sensation, earning standing ovations and critical [...]