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Music Review: Ann Hobson Pilot, Lucia Lin and J.P. Jofre – ‘Astor Piazzolla: Escualo’
Piazzolla's music contains multitudes of possibilities, gentleness always among them.
Read More »Music Reviews: Jazz Albums from Ranee Lee, Rodney Whitaker, and Gian-Carla Tisera
Three good quality 2014 jazz albums you may have missed.
Read More »Are You Listening? 2014 in Music [Lenny Kravitz, Kimbra, Shakira, Chris Brown, Kelis, and More]
2014 was all about 'Food' (Ninja Tune)―the kind one-time hook girl turned chameleonic chanteuse Kelis was serving.
Read More »Music Review: Diego El Cigala – ‘Romance de la Luna Tucumana’
'Romance de la Luna Tucumana' is an album that will please Latin music lovers, as well as those with eclectic tastes.
Read More »Music Review: Jane Bunnett and Maqueque – ‘Jane Bunnett and Maqueque’
Bunnett and Maqueque are a match made in Afro-Cuban heaven.
Read More »Music Review: Gabriel Espinosa and Hendrik Meurkens – ‘Samba Little Samba’
Samba Little Samba offers an exciting menu of Brazilian sounds played with a true passion for the music.
Read More »Music Reviews: Phil Bowler & Pocket Jungle, Tim Ferguson Inside/Out, and Grecco Buratto
Two new jazz albums spiced with a little Brazilian pop.
Read More »Music Review: Sergio Mendes – ‘Magic’
The music is recognizably Sergio Mendes, but it is Mendes with an eye to what music needs to be in 2014.
Read More »Music Reviews: Maria Bethania – ‘The Essential Maria Bethania: Love Letter,’ ‘Oasis,’ & ‘My Backyard’
Maria Bethania is a Brazilian songstress who deserves greater attention in the United States.
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