Amy Grant landmark album ‘Heart in Motion’ turns 30 with reissue

For years, Amy Grant was the doyenne of contemporary Christian music. Her eight studio albums released between 1977-1988 established her as the defining voice of the genre, and even as she…

‘Watching my world collapse’: The plight of Nigeria’s widows | Nigeria

In Nigeria, stories abound of widows being forced to drink the water used to wash their husband’s corpse – in the belief that it will kill them if they are…

gold loan: Pandemic forcing cash-strapped Indians to sell gold jewellery as last resort

Paul Fernandes, a 50-year-old waiter in India, last year took out a loan using his gold as collateral to pay for his children’s education after losing his job on a…

These 4 Long Islanders in their 20s are already business owners

When you’re out shopping at a home décor boutique, collecting pieces from a new fashion brand, or getting a relaxing massage in an elegant setting, you might be surprised at…

How can I play jazz bowings on the violin? | Focus

This month we’re concentrating on jazz and improvisation in our July 2021 issue, with a focus on jazz soloing on the double bass. The following article from our archive was originally published…

The Elite World Group CEO’s Salary

Style maven Julia Haart has gone from Jewish orthodoxy to fashion brand C-suites and Netflix fame, and she apparently has the income to match. As CEO of Elite World Group,…