Press Release Nov 10, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Cándido Camero It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of percussionist Cándido Camero, recipient of a 2008 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
Press Release Oct 06, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Grant Bulltail It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of Crow storyteller Grant Bulltail, from Crow Agency, Montana, recipient of a 2019 National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and tradi...
Press Release Sep 17, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Stanley Crouch It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of writer, musician, and cultural critic Stanley Crouch, recipient of the 2019 A. B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy, given each year to...
Press Release Aug 11, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Joe Segal It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of jazz presenter and club owner Joe Segal, recipient of the 2015 A. B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy, given each year to an individua...
Press Release Jul 27, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on National Medal of Arts Recipient Olivia de Havilland It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of Olivia de Havilland, recipient of a 2008 National Medal of Arts for her lifetime achievements and contributions to American culture as an actress.
Press Release Jul 22, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Annie Ross
Press Release Jul 01, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Johnny Mandel It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of Johnny Mandel, recipient of a 2011 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
Press Release Jul 01, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on Rudolfo Anaya It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of author Rudolfo Anaya, recipient of a 2001 National Medal of Arts.
Press Release Jun 29, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Manuel “Cowboy” Donley It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of Tejano musician and singer from Manuel "Cowboy" Donley from Austin, Texas, recipient of a 2014 National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the...
Press Release Jun 15, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Molly Neptune Parker It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of Passamaquoddy Basketmaker Molly Neptune Parker from Princeton, Maine, recipient of a 2012 National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the folk...
Press Release May 26, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of percussionist Jimmy Cobb, recipient of a 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
Press Release Apr 16, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Lee Konitz It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz, recipient of a 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
Press Release Apr 02, 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Ellis Marsalis, Jr. It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of jazz musician and educator Ellis Marsalis, Jr., who in 2011 was honored as an NEA Jazz Master, along with his sons Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason.