Updates on all things Coltrane Home.
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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 Premiere of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Inspired by Alice Coltrane
Read more: The Premiere of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Inspired by Alice ColtraneIn an extraordinary collaboration, Alonzo King LINES Ballet partners with The John & Alice Coltrane Home and the Coltrane Family to celebrate the life and work of the legendary spiritual leader, composer, pianist, and harpist Alice Coltrane.
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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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Jazzchat Live! with Ravi Coltrane and Ashley Kahn
Read more: Jazzchat Live! with Ravi Coltrane and Ashley KahnIn celebration of the Year of Alice, the upcoming 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival is set to honor Detroit native Alice Coltrane with their performance titled “Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane.” To help spark excitement for the concert, the producers of the event organized a Zoom conversation that highlighted themes of the upcoming performance,…
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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.