Music Genres

There is a lot more depth and quality in this album that one typically gets these days from a 16-year-old singer-songwriter.

This is Americana at its finest and a great tribute to the state, especially its Creole and Cajun music and its influence on popular music.

If you like lyrics that demand attention and that will make you think, Purpose is going to make you very happy.

Written after losing a 20-year-old son, each track on this EP seems to reflect the stages of grief.

With the release of 'Trillium J,' Anthony Braxton redefines - or at least redeciphers - what opera should sound like in the 21st century. Here's a hint: Compelling.

Ever wonder what Johann Sebastian Bach would sound like with a little '70s gloss on top? Good, actually. It sounds damn good.

'Breathing In' can be seen as an exploration of both America and the person exploring it.

When it comes to truly creative work with the soprano sax today, Jane Ira Bloom is the name to remember.

Anthony Braxton's 'Quintet (Tristano)' is a listening experience that I highly recommend.

Keb' Mo' and his band prove they can handle funk, country blues, a bit of psychedelia, ballads and traditional blues without ever breaking a sweat.