A two-CD reissue of an oft-forgotten Supremes album finds the group taking on the famed musical in soulful style—with never-before-heard vocals.
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Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘Tomboy’ Spotlights Four Female Drummers
Lindsay Lindenbaum's documentary takes a look at the unsung heroes of the music scene: female drummers.
Read More »Smokey Robinson Honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Legendary producer and singer Smokey Robinson received the prize for excellence in songwriting.
Read More »Music Review: Vintage Trouble – ‘1 Hopeful Rd.’
Vintage Trouble plays blues-rock and old-school R&B yet also sounds fresh. About to go on the road with AC/DC, this four-piece is my musical find of the year so far.
Read More »Music Review: Geri Allen – ‘Grand River Crossings: Motown and Motor City Inspirations’
This solo piano album is a love letter to Detroit.
Read More »Book Review: Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar by Peter Benjaminson
The first biography of Motown's first superstar is a fascinating read.
Read More »Book Review: Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown’s First Superstar by Peter Benjaminson
Does the new biography of Mary Wells capture the spirit of the late soul singer?
Read More »Music DVD Review: Diana Ross – Live in Central Park
Essential viewing for fans, both legendary 1983 concerts (including the rain-shortened one) are included.
Read More »Music Review: Stevie Wonder – Innervisions (24K+ Gold Edition)
One of Stevie Wonder's finest albums gets the audiophile treatment.
Read More »Music Review: Glee Cast – “Michael”
The cast of Glee take on some of the King of Pop's classic tunes.
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