K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American, Author at St. Louis American

Kevin Belford re-maps the history of American music with respect and style

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American December 23, 2009November 5, 2023

The beauty in local author Kevin Belford’s new book, Devil at the Confluence: the Pre War Blues Music of Saint Louis, Missouri, is that, essentially, he’s not trying to prove anything to the reader. Although the book is filled with facts about the geography, demography, migration patterns and soul definitions – meaning, the word straight […]

Black Rep partners with Wash U in new production of ‘Ragtime’

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American October 29, 2009November 5, 2023

Eddie Henderson at Luna Lounge Oct. 17 with Ptah Williams, Jamal Nichols and Charles Bobo Shaw.

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American October 15, 2009November 5, 2023

Quincy Troupe brings jazz home with guitarist Kelvyn Bell & drummer Ronnie Burrage

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American October 1, 2009November 5, 2023

Sonny Rollins leads divine jazz set at Touhill

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American September 24, 2009November 5, 2023

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins at the Touhill Sept. 19

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American September 17, 2009November 5, 2023

Nu-Art matches Ntozake Shange and Hamiet Bluiett with local art show on April 4

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American April 2, 2009November 5, 2023

Miriam Makeba dies at 76

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American November 13, 2008November 4, 2023

Gail Milissa Grant’s new book is a loving look at family and history

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American October 30, 2008November 4, 2023

Niki de Saint Phalle’s Black Heroes series at Botanical Garden closes Oct. 31

by K. Curtis Lyle For the St. Louis American October 23, 2008November 4, 2023