In early December with the fall semester coming to an end, two students — Ryan Henderson, and Margo O’Meara — showed up for Bradley Simmons’ djembe class at the Mary Duke Biddle Music Building on East ...
John Robichaux's orchestra circa 1896. Seated at left is Edward 'Dee Dee' Chandler, with his primitive drum set. (James Karst) Great innovations were being made in American popular music in the late ...