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Eastern culture often seems far removed from our mostly Western sensibilities. Epistemologically speaking, when the most New Worlders hear the word "chant" in relation to music, we immediately think ...

~ Some temples have introduced cafes, art galleries and other innovations to reach out to young people. TOKYO -- Japanese monks and nuns hit the catwalk in Tokyo on Saturday in a bid to spread ...

Some of Thelonious Monks music is more than 60 years old, but it still has magic properties. It keeps small-group jazz honest: his compositions still contain relevant lessons about melody and harmony, ...