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Music Reviews: Ricardo Bacelar – ‘Concerto para Moviola’ and Chicago Jazz Philharmonic – ‘Havana Blue’
Two new jazz releases show concert jazz and fusion are alive and well, whether you're south or north of the border.
Read More »Music Review: Kris Kristofferson – ‘The Cedar Creek Sessions’
Kris Kristofferson's 'The Cedar Creek Sessions' not only reminds us of the depth of his abilities but serves notice that he's not done yet.
Read More »First Independent Blues Awards 2016 Winners Announced
The 1st Indie Blues Awards winners were announced on Wednesday, June 15 at Darwin's in Marietta, Georgia.
Read More »Interview: Bob Mehr, Author of ‘Trouble Boys: The True Stories of The Replacements’
An interview with Bob Mehr, author of "Trouble Boys: The True Story of The Replacements".
Read More »G-Force With a Zoom: The Spice Girls’ Legacy at 20
Hindsight, as it tends to, shows that the Spice Girls' catalog of music (18 albums total, group and solo) is quite potent ― especially when compared to the lack of ambition exhibited by today's crop of girl groups.
Read More »Music Review: Ten Years After – ‘British Live Performance Series’
Is the latest (reissued) live album from Ten Years After an essential purchase?
Read More »Interview: In ‘Under The Black Sun’ X’s John Doe Shares Personal View of LA Punk Scene’s Origins
Video interview with John Doe of the band X about his new book "Under The Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk".
Read More »Music DVD Review: Johnny Winter with Dr. John – ‘Live in Sweden 1987’
This is Johnny Winter at his peak in a stellar performance with guest Dr. John on Swedish TV in 1987.
Read More »Music Review: Jörn Marcussen-Wulf – ‘Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts’
Iconic Ellington reinvigorated live in Germany.
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