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Responsibility to the Highest Power

“People can think that something’s happening when nothing’s going on; but they can’t think that nothing’s happening when something’s going on.”  – Sonny Fortune (1996) My last two blog posts at Khanfrontation were about Commitment and Responsibility. You might think … Continue reading

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The Artistry of the Responsibility of Artistry

The value of a man is as great as his responsibility.  – Hazrat Inayat Khan This does not mean giving up any freedom except the freedom to act irresponsibly.  – Klaatu – The Day the Earth Stood Still (in his … Continue reading

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Straight Ahead Advice Blog Launched!

Just when you thought the suggested fire and brimstone from Marty Khan in Khanfrontation was going to rattle your musical career’s cage to a breaking point, along comes the rescue ship of inspiration and advice, the Straight Ahead Advice blog, captained by none other … Continue reading

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‘Compromising’ Your Music Without Sacrificing Integrity

 “Art and Spirituality and Commitment are all very important, but if you can have some barbecued shrimp along the way, there ain’t nothin’ wrong with that.”  – Lester Bowie When I heard the great trumpeter/wit/visionary/prankster say this to a promoter … Continue reading

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