Frank Stewart's Career Retrospective Opens at Brandywine Museum

Photographer Frank Stewart's retrospective, "Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present," showcases his work documenting Black life and culture, particularly following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. One striking image depicts a church organ, ravaged by floodwaters, which Stewart likens to a graveyard, emphasizing the loss of cultural heritage. His career has been intertwined with music, having served as the senior photographer for Jazz at Lincoln Center and worked closely with Wynton Marsalis. In parallel, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans presents a nuanced view of Jewish life in the South, acknowledging both cultural contributions and historical shortcomings. Meanwhile, musician Scott Parsons revitalizes the history of P.E.I.'s Black community through song, recognized as one of CBC Atlantic's Black Changemakers. Lastly, a new biography on Jelly Roll Morton explores the life and impact of this jazz pioneer, revealing his larger-than-life persona and contributions to American music.