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Translinear Light: The Celestial Songs of Alice Coltrane
Read more: Translinear Light: The Celestial Songs of Alice ColtraneCurated by Ravi Coltrane, the Translinear Light: The Celestial Songs of Alice Coltrane Concert took place on May 16th, 2025, at Carnegie Hall. Paying tribute to the life and legacy of Alice Coltrane, this performance was one of many that occurred throughout 2024-2025 in celebration of the Year of Alice.
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Sita Michelle Coltrane at Chelsea Table
Read more: Sita Michelle Coltrane at Chelsea TableThe luxurious venue of Chelsea Table in Manhattan welcomed the talents of Michelle Coltrane for a special two-night performance.
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An Oral History of Alice Coltrane at The University of Michigan
Read more: An Oral History of Alice Coltrane at The University of MichiganOn October 2, the Year of Alice celebration continued with a special Oral History presentation at Cass Tech High School in Detroit. Outlining Alice Coltrane’s life and creative works for the students, the presentation included a performance and a chance for the students to ask questions of their own.
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The First Annual A Force For Good Day
Read more: The First Annual A Force For Good DayOn September 13, 2024, the Half Hollow Hills Library hosted the very first “A Force For Good Day” as a part of the “Year of Alice” celebrations. This event was designed to give back to the local Dix Hills community where John and Alice once resided.
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Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival
Read more: Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane at the 2024 Detroit Jazz FestivalIn partnership with The Coltrane Home’s “Year of Alice” initiative, the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival paid tribute to Detroit native Alice Coltrane during their opening night performance. The concert titled “Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane,” was set to be a highly anticipated performance.
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Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda Celebration of Life at Integral Yoga Institute
Read more: Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda Celebration of Life at Integral Yoga InstituteIn honor of the Year of Alice, the Integral Yoga Institute partnered with The Coltrane Home to host a special Kirtan service in celebration of Alice Coltrane’s birthday. The history of the Integral Yoga Institute intertwines with the life and legacy of Alice, making it the perfect venue for this service to take place.
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Alice Coltrane’s Creative Legacy: A Discussion Hosted by The New York Historical Society
Read more: Alice Coltrane’s Creative Legacy: A Discussion Hosted by The New York Historical SocietyOn July 25, 2024, the New York Historical Society Museum hosted a panel discussion in honor of Alice Coltrane’s creative legacy as a part of their “Women’s History Salons” series. This salon series features conversations about the impact of women on culture, leadership, and the arts. This event highlights Alice Coltrane’s success as a Black…
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Preserving a Legacy: The Restoration of Alice Coltrane’s Harp
Read more: Preserving a Legacy: The Restoration of Alice Coltrane’s HarpAlice Coltrane’s harp is entwined with a story of love and success, making it a symbolic piece of Alice’s legacy. John Coltrane had gifted Alice her first harp, which arrived at the Coltrane Dix Hills home shortly after his passing. Having never played the instrument before owning this gift, Alice learned to play the harp…
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Meditation for Moms at The Walt Whitman House
Read more: Meditation for Moms at The Walt Whitman HouseOn May 18, 2024, a free meditation session was held at the Walt Whitman House in recognition of Mother’s Day as part of the Year of Alice celebrations. “Meditation for Moms” was a guided meditation session that was accompanied by Alice Coltrane’s music.
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The Mala Waldron Quartet Concert at Half Hollow Hills Library
Read more: The Mala Waldron Quartet Concert at Half Hollow Hills LibraryOn April 20, 2024, the Mala Waldron Quartet held a concert at the Half Hollow Hills Library. The quartet performed several compositions by Alice Coltrane. The concert featured songs from different periods of Alice’s life, which took attendees on a musical journey through her experiences.