The renowned British songstress sang songs that touched upon the motifs of night and the bleak winter season when light is most absent.
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From Bananarama to John Legend – Justin Kantor’s Top 10 Album Picks of 2013
From smart and thorough expanded collections of classic '80s material by groups like Bananarama and Exposé, to the latest from soulful vocalists such as John Legend and Raheem DeVaughn, 2013 was a remarkable year.
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Carrying on after Hurricane Sandy, Danny Petroni and Frank Lacy rock the blues.
Read More »Interview: Jason King – Music Scholar, Professor, and Industry Force
Co-founder of NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, Jason King discusses his roles as a professor, academic and popular journalist, bandleader, and industry consultant.
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Julien Temple's movie capturing the spirit of the times and the history of Dr. Feelgood, John The Baptist to Johnny Rotten's Anti-Christ.
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Favoring more obscure material rather than the usual hits, this compilation is a good choice for casual fans looking to dig deeper.
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After a decade of industry challenges, soulful singer Glenn Lewis returns to the fold with his sophomore album, 'Moment of Truth.'
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Jonny Lang takes a surprising new direction and delivers great contemporary soul and pop on his first CD in seven years.
Read More »Music Review: Bill Withers – ‘The Essential Bill Withers’
Even those familiar with the singer-songwriter’s music may find a welcome surprise or two in the collection.
Read More »Music Review: Sly and The Family Stone – ‘Higher!’ [Four-CD Box Set]
The pioneering group still wants to take you "Higher!" in this four-CD boxed set celebrating the history of the band.
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