Dan Desdune – “Father of Negro Music of Omaha”
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From Omaha to Hollywood: The Incredible Journey of Musician Preston Love, Sr.
Preston Love, Sr., was a musician, band leader, and composer who played a significant role in shaping the sound of jazz and R&B in the mid-20th century. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 26, 1921, Love, Sr. began his music…
Music That Shaped North Omaha
By: Chakera J. Hough, A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Music has always been a form of expression that people have used to escape the reality of the real world. Getting lost…
Music always connects people in North Omaha
By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. No matter how much you learn, it is difficult to understand the traditional culture and values of the area. Due to the difficulty of adapting…
More Than an Intersection
By: Megan Steiner, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Omaha is home to the College World Series, multiple colleges and universities, some of the best steaks around, lively farmers markets, and…