Here are 10 things you should know about Hoagy Carmichael, born 125 years ago today. He’s best remembered as a composer and musician, but he enjoyed success as an actor, too.
Category: Cladrite Composers
10 Things You Should Know About Cole Porter
Here are 10 things you should know about Cole Porter, born 133 years ago today. Porter ranks among the greatest American composers and songwriters and is a favorite here at Cladrite Radio. We’re featuring Porter’s songs, as performed by a wide variety of artists, all day today, so tune in now!
132 Years of Cole Porter
Today marks the 132nd anniversary of the birth of the legendary Cole Porter. The Peru, Indiana, native was a remarkably talented songwriter—one of the true greats—even if he didn’t resemble Cary Grant even a little bit.
To celebrate the occasion, Cladrite Radio is featuring his songs, as performed by a wide variety of artists, all day. Tune in now!
Remembering Duke Ellington on His Birthday
Duke Ellington was born Edward Kennedy Ellington 124 years ago today in Washington, D.C. His contributions to music are difficult to overstate: composer, pianist, and, for more than half a century, leader of a great jazz orchestra. And such an elegant man.
We’re featuring Ellington’s music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!
Remembering Richard Rodgers on His Birthday
The great Richard Rodgers was born 120 years ago today in Queens, New York. We’ll be featuring recordings of his songs, performed by a wide variety of artists, today on Cladrite Radio so tune in now!
