New Orleans-based chef Leah Chase was one of the most prominent experts on Creole cooking in the world. At her upscale restaurant, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, she served Louisiana Creole dishes: barbecued ribs, stuffed crab, gumbo. Leah Chase passed away last […]
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2019 Oscars Awarded
Every year, the biggest awards for movies and actors are given out at a star-studded ceremony known as the Academy Awards, or “Oscars” for short. The award for Best Picture went to the movie Green Book, Best Actress was awarded […]
Rock icon, David Bowie, changed the face of music
The stars look very different today.
David Bowie, one of the world’s most famous musical artists, has passed away at the age of 69, from cancer.
Trudeaumania All Over Again?
Canada’s new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is getting a lot of attention around the world. Do you know why? (kid-friendly news article)
Ray Charles To Be Honoured With US Postage Stamp
Ray Charles was a famous American music composer, singer and piano player.
Charles is known as a music genius, partly because of the way in which his songs crossed genres.
He blazed a trail in the early days of blues, gospel, country, jazz, soul and rock and roll.
His music was—and still is—inspirational to millions of people around the world.
Charles had many mega-hits. Some of best-known are “Georgia On My Mind,” “Hit the Road Jack,” and “What’d I Say.”
On Monday, the U.S. Postal Service honoured Ray Charles by putting his image on a postage stamp.
The stamp is part of the “Music Icons Forever” series.
