Blake was raped more than a decade ago. Held down, beaten and assaulted. The men responsible, including a prior domestic partner of his, were all aware he was a gay man. Police made no arrests. A ...
There's not a huge need to embellish with this music. It's driven by the beauty of the melodies and good, danceable rhythms. “There’s not a huge need to embellish with this music,” the leader says of ...
There several interesting features that single out saxophonist Ron Blake's new recording with what he refers to as his SCRATCH Band. First, the Puerto Rican-born Blake, best known for his work on ...
This story was published in partnership with LOOKOUT, a nonprofit news outlet focused on LGBTQ+ accountability journalism in Arizona. Sign up for their newsletter here. In 2011, Ron Blake said he was ...
Reader Ron Blake sent an email alerting that as April approaches, the month is also recognized as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month.” “I’m sharing my journey for this time that is timely and impactful ...
Highbridge Voices Annual Benefit Concert on June 19th will present beautiful and uplifting choral pieces, joined by three-time Grammy Award winning saxophonist, Ron Blake, at Theatre at St. Jeans in ...
Editor's Note: This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Ron Blake understands trauma. He also understands what it's like to work through it. Blake was raped more ...