Listen: Fever The late Precious Bryant (b.1942-d.2013) didn’t release an album until 2002, despite first being recorded by folklorist George Mitchell almost four decades earlier. Precious, who sadly passed away on January 12, 2013, was a long-time friend of Music Maker. Her 2005 album with us, titled My Name is Precious, contains 26 songs showcasing […]

What do 42 Ukuleles, 21 Glockenschpiels, a middle school jazz band and one ironing board have in common? They will be jamming with blues legend Ironing Board Sam throughout the spring term under the direction of music teacher William Dawson at Orange Charter School in Hillsborough, NC. Ironing Board Sam will be working with students […]

Tim, the news of the passing of our dear lady of sweet song and voice underscores the enduring significance of “The Music Maker Foundation.” That these amazing people and artists were able to, through your efforts as an organization, live dignified lives and although,in many cases,their golden years,were filled with the joy of recognition by […]

Music Maker Partner Artist Precious Bryant, (b. January 4, 1942), of Waverly Hall, Georgia, passed away over the weekend, on January 12th, 2013. We at Music Maker, along with the Music Maker artists who encountered Precious, and the fans whose lives she touched, all receive this news with deep sadness. Precious was an amazingly gifted […]

Tim is down with the flu this week, and while on the phone with him he asked me if I was feeling okay. I told him we’d wiped down the office with Lysol after he went home, so I’m feeling pretty safe. He laughed and said Drink Small would be proud. According to Tim, Drink […]