Blues is the easy way to describe Shemekia Copeland's new album, but she's a master of musical dialects.
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Music Review: Lucas Richman and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – ‘In Truth’
Cellist Inbal Segev, oboist Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, and pianist Jeffrey Biegel help make this collection an appealing album of modern classical music with a good balance of accessibility and sophistication.
Read More »Reader Giveaway: Silver Lake Chorus LP – New Songs by Sia, Flaming Lips, Aimee Mann, Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, More
The Los Angeles indie-choral group recently released its debut self-titled album, produced by Australian singer-songwriter Ben Lee and featuring arrangements of rare and new tracks written for the chorus by a "chorus" of pop-music luminaries.
Read More »Music Review – ‘Many a New Day (Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein)’
Fronting an all-star duo, Allyson proves herself a creative force to be reckoned with.
Read More »Blu-Ray Review: The Who – ‘Live at Shea Stadium 1982’
For longtime fans of The Who (of which I consider myself one, seeing them three times live), The Who - 'Live at Shea Stadium 1982' is a rare treat.
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Video Premiere: Inbal Segev – ‘Allemande’ from Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major from ‘Bach: Cello Suites’
The celebrated cellist unveils another selection from her new recording of Bach's Cello Suites, which she describes as '[m]asterpieces by perhaps the greatest composer who ever lived.'
Read More »Book Review: ‘Allen Klein: The Man Who Bailed Out The Beatles, Made The Stones, And Transformed Rock & Roll’ by Fred Goodman
Allen Klein forever changed the way the game is played. At least, before this whole internet thing came along. But that's another story...
Read More »Concert Review: Ayla Brown and Madison Rising Bring Country and Rock to Veterans Rally
Patriotism, country music by former 'American Idol' finalist Ayla Brown and rock and roll by Madison Rising made the Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Defend Freedom Tour a treat for the spirit and the ears.
Read More »Music Review: The Betty Fox Band – ‘Slow Burn’
Whether the style is soul, gospel, blues, or jazz, Fox proves she can manage it and make it all sound fabulous. This is a "Slow Burn" you will want to experience.
Read More »Music Review: Nashaat Salman – ‘Universal Melodies, Vol. 1’ EP
Nashaat Salman’s EP might fill many a Yanni-less void.
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