This remake of Yma Sumac's 1950 song is a combination of pop, Spaghetti Western, and opera not to be missed.
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Blu-ray Review: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert
Enjoy 53 live performances from four Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies from 2014 to 2017 (the 29th to 32nd) in this highly recommended (3.5 stars out of 4) Blu-ray version packed with 674 minutes of great material.
Read More »Music Review: Amit Peled, Noreen Polera – ‘To Brahms, with Love: From the Cello of Pablo Casals’
The musicians make technique seem invisible on this wonderful new recording, with Amit Peled playing Pablo Casals's cello in two of the greatest works of the Romantic era.
Read More »Music Review: Justin Shapiro – ‘Campfire Party’ Fails to Deliver
As it stands, 'Campfire Party' oozes mediocrity and offers little to recommend.
Read More »Music Review: Armonite – ‘And the Stars Above’ Delivers Distinctive Prog Rock
Armonite delivers a dazzling fusion of prog rock and classical on 'And the Stars Above.' It's as if Liberace, Mozart, and Canada’s Rush got together for a jam session.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: John Mellencamp – ‘Plain Spoken – From the Chicago Theatre’
A great career-spanning concert, but also a journey through the life, career, and philosophy of John Mellencamp.
Read More »Concert Review: Tenet – ‘Music of the Trouvères’ (NYC, 11 May 2018)
The contemporary folk music scene and the Early Music scene intersect more than you might think. The Early Music ensemble Tenet proved it decisively with this program, demonstrating such sublime musicianship that I hope they preserve it for future concerts and in a recording studio.
Read More »Music Preview: Strange Culprits Prepare to Drop ‘Strange Culprits’
'Strange Culprits' is definitely worth checking out when it drops.
Read More »First Festival Sacramento 2018: Review (May 5, Tanzanite Park)
Hip-hop legends Blackalicious and punk rock sister duo Dog Party headlined Saturday's lineup at the fourth annual First Festival 2018 on May 5 in Sacramento, CA.
Read More »Concert Review: Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx at FestiVille, Millersville, PA, April 28, 2018
Songwriter, keyboardist, and original vocalist of Styx Dennis DeYoung brought class, music, and fun to Millersville University's second annual spring FestiVille.
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