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Here at DPM, we hope to build a community of “members” who read the same books, listen to the same music, and watch the same films and television shows too . We hope to build our “member” community by sharing our experiences with our audience. This month, we’d like to share what we’re reading, listening to, and watching.
- Kiandra Parks, Director of Advancement and Kathy Doyle, DPM Community Advisory Board Member
What We're Reading: Love and Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest, by Fern Weaver
New York Times bestselling author Fawn Weaver unveils the hidden narrative behind one of America's most iconic whiskey brands. The book is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey brand that bears Jack Daniel's name.
Set against the backdrop of Lynchburg, Tennessee, this narrative weaves together a thrilling blend of personal discovery, historical investigation, and the revelation of a story long overshadowed by time. Through extensive research, personal interviews, and the uncovering of long-buried documents, Weaver brings to light not only the remarkable bond between Nearest Green and Jack Daniel but also Daniel's concerted efforts during his lifetime to ensure Green's legacy would not be forgotten.
1A:
Tennessee whiskey and the story of Nearest Green | 1A
NPR:
Nearest Green, The Man Who Taught Jack Daniels About Whiskey : NPR
About Fawn Weaver
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey: Fawn Weaver : NPR
What We’re Listening To: RZA - A Ballet Through Mud
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the Delaware Symphony Orchestra's opening night at The Grand Opera House. As they played Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, I thought about an NPR segment I had heard a few weeks earlier on 1A. The host interviewed RZA, the founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, who recently produced his first classical album, “A Ballet Through Mud.”. It's an 11-track classical music album based on stories from his childhood in New York City. RZA tapped the Colorado Symphony to perform "A Ballet Through Mud" on stage last year. And now, it's an album. RZA has also worked in Hollywood scoring films like "Kill Bill" “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai” and “Blade Trinity” to name a few. Now RZA brings that energy to classical music in his first album since 2008.
- Kiandra Parks, Director of Advancement and Kathy Doyle, DPM Community Advisory Board Member
Check out a couple of RZA’s interviews where he talks about transitioning from Rap to Classical music:
1A:
https://the1a.org/segments/founding-wu-tang-classical-music-and-how-rza-keeps-evolving/
NPR Music:
https://www.npr.org/2024/08/29/nx-s1-5046267/rza-goes-classical-with-ballet-score
What We’re Watching In October: - Ripely (Netflix)
This Netflix series has 8 Primetime Emmys and 28 nominations. The lead actor, Andrew Scott, is phenomenal as a down-on-his-luck grifter hired by a wealthy New York businessman to travel to Italy to urge his vagabond son to return home. Tom accepts the job offer, but it’s his first step in a life of deceit, fraud, and eventually murder. It’s a Neo-Noir mystery thriller shot in black and white that gives a nostalgic throwback to the 60s. Tom reinvents himself, again and again, a skillful con man, always one step ahead. The series also stars Dakota Fanning.
- Kiandra Parks, Director of Advancement and Kathy Doyle, DPM Community Advisory Board Member
Check out a few NPR segments where they go in-depth about the series:
NPR:
Netflix's stylish 'Ripley' stretches the grift — and the tension — to the max
NPR:
'Ripley' returns in black and white — and is so much better for it
Fresh Air:
Don't call him a sociopath: Here's how Andrew Scott humanizes 'Ripley'
Pop Culture Happy Hour:
'Ripley' offers a novel take. Literally. : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR
NPR - Arts and Culture:
Why Patricia Highsmith's most famous creature, Tom Ripley, continues to fascinate
