Classical music. It’s not usually associated with Latinos. Conductor Paula Madrigal and the Seattle nonprofit Orquesta Northwest is changing that.
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Manuel "Manny" Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, died March 3, 2020, in hogtie restraints after a violent struggle with Tacoma police officers. Attorneys for the three Tacoma police officers charged with killing Manny Ellis rested their case Wednesday.
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A proposal to build a kids play area next to Denny Blaine Park, a popular nude beach in Seattle, has drawn huge pushback. Hundreds gathered at a community meeting about the proposal.
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Senior guitarist at Mt. Si High School, Lance Taber offers an hour of his favorite jazz on KNKX.
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Started by young musicians, Bellingham’s newest all-ages music venue The Blue Room has become a place for budding jazz musicians to listen and perform.
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Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt brought his band for one night at Jazz Alley, KNKX took the opportunity to record a studio session with his band.
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