"Khalid Moss" - Kenneth Matthew Moss (Obituary)

My Friend Khalid Moss Obituary MOSS, Kenneth Matthew (AKA Khalid Moss) age 75 of Dayton, Ohio, died Friday evening, February 18, 2022 after a battle with cancer. This legendary jazz pianist was born Wednesday, December 18,1946 in Chicago, IL. to John Moss, Jr. and Frances (Webster) Moss. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Mundell) Moss. He was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend to so many! Left to cherish his memories are his children Jamal Sharif, Esu Ma’at, and Malaika Laurant-Hutcherson, mother Frances Moss-Moore, brother John (Betty) Moss III, sisters Karol (James) Brown and Joyce (David) Barnes. He was also a treasured grandfather, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and an amazing friend. Kenneth was a longtime member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. World renowned for his piano playing skills, Kenneth, who’s stage name was ‘Khalid Moss’, traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa, Canada, and much of the United States. His most cherished memories were his appearances at The White House, Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. He was a proud father who valued family-time most; he appreciated sports, movies and quiet time to relax and reflect. Services are in care of Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home. As we know, Khalid touched the lives of so many people, so in order to honor these relationships, condolences, fond memories and photos may be shared at www.DaytonFunerals.com

Teddy Pendergrass was born on this date

March 26, 1950 Teddy Pendergrass was born on this date. He was an African American singer and entertainer. Theodore DeReese Pendergrass Jr. was born in Kingstree, S.C., and moved to Philadelphia as an infant with his mother, Ida Pendergrass. Growing up in North Philadelphia, Pendergrass was steeped in both gospel and soul music. He was 2 years old when he first stood on a chair to sing at a storefront Holiness church, and with his mother’s encouragement he often attended church seven days a week. But he was also drawn to the Uptown Theater, which presented top performers on the R&B circuit. When he was a teenager his mother gave him a set of drums, and he taught himself to play them. Pendergrass dropped out of high school to become a musician, working with R&B and doo-wop groups. In 1969 he joined Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, a vocal group that had been working in Philadelphia since the mid-1950s. He soon moved from the drums to lead vocals. Huff had noticed Pendergrass while preparing for a Blue Notes recording session as the band’s drummer. Signed to Philadelphia International, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes had a string of hits in the ’70s with Pendergrass singing lead, including “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” in 1972, “The Love I Lost” in 1973 and “Bad Luck” and “Wake Up Everybody,” both in 1975. But there was increasing friction between Pendergrass and Melvin, and in 1975 Pendergrass left the group. By the late ’70s, Pendergrass’s concerts some of them presented for women only drew screaming, ecstatic crowds. Women would fling teddy bears and lingerie onstage. Gamble called Pendergrass “the black Elvis.” Pendergrass was a hitmaker for a decade. On March 18, 1982, on a winding road in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pendergrass’s Rolls-Royce smashed into a highway divider and a tree, a result of either brake failure or a faulty electric system that had disabled the power steering. Spinal cord injuries left him paralyzed from the chest down at 31. After extensive physical therapy he resumed his recording career and had Top 10 rhythm and blues hits and gold albums into the ’90s. His voice was less forceful but still recognizable, as he substituted nuance for lungpower. Though he could no longer tour, a worldwide television audience saw him sing at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia in 1985, and he returned occasionally to the stage in the 1990s and 2000s. Teddy Pendergrass, the Philadelphia soul singer whose husky, potent baritone was one definition of R&B seduction in the 1970s but whose career was transformed in 1982 when he was severely paralyzed in an auto accident, died on January 13, 2010 in Bryn Mawr, Pa. He was 59. His mother, along with his wife, Joan; his children, Teddy Pendergrass II, Trisha Pendergrass and La Donna Pendergrass; and four grandchildren survived him.✨ THE Greatest Hits [FULL ALBUM] - P.e.n.d.e.r.g.r.a.s.s Best Songs 2021

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Michael Sam looks to balance 'Dancing With the Stars' with NFL's veteran scouting combine

Michael Sam was set to lace up his dancing shoes for ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," but he'll have to set them aside for a few days in March to participate in the NFL's first-ever veteran scouting combine.
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News and Events/Dance Theatre of Harlem Performing In Florida

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Will be performing at the Travis Center in West Palm Beach Florida on April 19, 2013. Please log in in to their website site or contact some one at the Travis Center.

Showtimes
Friday, April 19 at 7:30 PM
Tickets start at $25.00



Website:https://www.dancetheatreofharlem.org/calendar-1/company-tours-to-west-palm-beach-fl

The Top Ten Opera Houses

Taken from National Geographic/
Interior of Bolshoi Theater, Moscow Russia




1. La Scala, Milan, Italy
Milan’s Teatro alla Scala is perhaps the most famous opera house in the world, the one most associated with “opera.” Built in 1778 with four tiers with separate loges, it is the home of Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi. One of La Scala’s most ingenious features is the concave channel under the wooden floor of the orchestra; this is credited with giving the theater superb acoustics.




2. Teatro di San Carlo, Naples, Italy
Built by King Charles of Bourbon and inaugurated in 1737, the magnificent red-and-gold theater is the world’s oldest working theater, and until La Scala, it was the most prestigious in Italy. Some of Gioachino Rossini’s most popular operas premiered on its stage.


3. Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Not to be outdone by wealthy U.S. industrialists, opera-loving Argentines completed the Teatro Colon in 1908. With so many architects involved, it is not surprising that the building incorporates a great many styles that are associated with European theaters.
This grand opera house’s outstanding record of great performances is matched only by the host of famous artists who have graced its stage. Teatro Colon has its own elaborate costume and scenic construction departments.


4. The Royal Opera House, London, England
An opera house has stood in the present location of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden since the early 18th century; the current building is the third.
George Handel’s operas were the first ever to be performed here, and he wrote many of his operas and oratorios for this place in particular. From 1735 until his death in 1759 he gave regular seasonal performances here.



5. The Bolshoi, Moscow, Russia
One of Russia’s premier theaters, coupled with one of the best symphony orchestras in the world, the Bolshoi in Moscow has survived fire, war, and revolution. Its stunning neoclassic portico, topped by a statue of Apollo in his chariot, is a precursor to the magnificent splendor visitors will find when they venture inside. The Bolshoi closed in 2005 for extensive interior renovations and reopened in the fall of 2011.
Four balconies and a top gallery surround the orchestra, where the seats are Chippendale chairs upholstered in red damask. The great stage is known for its celebrated ballet company. Here, Yuri Grigorovich choreographed memorable productions of Swan Lake, The Golden Age, and Romanda.




6. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Situated on a spit of land that juts out into Sydney’s harbor, the spectacularly contemporary Sydney Opera House has wonderful views of the sailboat-dotted water. Even if attending a performance doesn’t suit your plans, you might want to visit the opera house just to see the building; tours are offered frequently. The structure was designed by Jørn Utzon to suggest a series of overlapping shells and sails. The grand opening took place in 1973; the first public performance was Prokofiev’s War and Peace.
Inside, each theater is paneled in different types of wood to enhance the venue’s acoustic qualities as well as offer pleasing aesthetics. All major performance areas have their own foyers.


7. Paris Opéra, Paris, France
The main facade of the Opéra is an imposing sight, even in Paris, a city filled with architectural marvels. The highly ornamented building with its crowning dome was built in 1875. The grand theater within is suitable for both ballet and opera. Some of the greatest ceremonial spaces in the world are here at the Paris Opéra, lending their sublimity to lofty occasions.
The rich and striking interiors capture the tastes and attitudes of France’s Second Empire. In 1962, Marc Chagall created new frescoes on the center of the Palais Garnier’s ceiling. The result, nothing short of spectacular, is all the more remarkable for not conflicting with the formal character of the interior decor.



8. Opéra Royal, Versailles Court Theater, France
The interior of the Opéra Royal in the famously opulent palace of Versailles is a clever creation. The wooden walls were actually painted to resemble marble, which they do quite perfectly. Gold is harmoniously blended with the pinks and greens of the marbling and the sky-blue curtain and upholstery. Breaking with traditional Italian-style theaters, two balconies ring the house, topped by an ample colonnade that seems to extend into infinity thanks to a play of mirrors.
Ange-Jacques Gabriel built the theater in 1769 in preparation for the marriage of the dauphin, the future King Louis XVI, to the Austrian princess Marie-Antoinette. After the French Revolution, the theater was used just occasionally for various events. Today, special gala performances are often held there.


9. Vienna Staatsoper, Vienna, Austria
Built in 1869, the Staatsoper was inaugurated with a performance of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Its reputation as the center of Viennese musical life has long been established, and the Staatsoper remains one of the world’s top opera houses. Although much of it was destroyed on March 12, 1945, when the Allies bombed the city toward the end of World War II, the grand staircase and some of the other public areas miraculously survived. For an idea of how things looked before the air raid, walk through the main doors into the box office foyer. The theater you see now reopened after the Russian occupation of Austria ended, and the first piece performed there was Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fidelio, a hymn to freedom.



10. Lincoln Center, New York, New York
Home to the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, and New York City Ballet, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts also houses a library and two theaters. The center advances not only classic performance but also innovation. Operas at the Met are regularly filmed and presented live in theaters around the world. The Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education is a global repertory promoting inspiration and creativity for students and professionals.