Latin

Between 1982 and 2016, Nu Shooz recorded six LPs and an EP. Their most recent effort, 'Bagtown' (2016, NSO Music), is the culmination of much musical study in understanding the distance and intimacy between pop and R&B. Both Valerie Day and John Smith discuss the birth of Nu Shooz, their biggest hit "I Can't Wait" and more in this exclusive interview with Blogcritics!

For fans of top-flight Brazilian-oriented jazz, any time Adolfo is recording, that is a very good thing.

'Back Home' is top of the line big band Latin Jazz.

A truly rewarding multi-faceted, listening experience.

Two albums of previously unreleased live Stan Getz recordings are out this month.

Highlights in popular music from 2015. Includes records by Lianne La Havas, Mika, Carly Rae Jepsen, Hot Chip, Seal, Janet Jackson and many more!

It's time to catch up with some albums that may have gotten lost in the shuffle.

While this musical approach is not particularly adventurous and retro in feel, it is lush and full-blooded; it is music that excites.

The idea for 'Unity' was in the fusing of two cultures.

Reviewed here are fresh, new interpretations of Brazilian and Cuban jazz.