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Linda May Han Oh

2 years 11 months ago

Born in Malaysia, raised in Western Australia, and now living in New York City, Linda May Han Oh began playing piano, bassoon, and electric bass before starting upright bass in

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Kurt Elling

2 years 11 months ago

Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, two-time Grammy Award-winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists.   He will perform

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Rachel Huffman

How queer ballroom legends in St. Louis cultivate joy amid political and cultural animosity

2 years 11 months ago
The countdown to Pride Month ends in just eight days. Soon there will be parades and parties to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and commemorate the long, continuous fight for basic human rights for queer individuals. For Black queer people, creating space for joy in a time of persistent political and societal oppression is an everyday necessity. One example of that is ballroom culture, which was created and championed by Black members of the LGBTQ community across the nation — and right here in St. Louis.