Excellent new albums from veteran jazz drummer Duduka Da Fonseca and guitar wizard Russ Hewitt take radically divergent approaches to Latin music traditions.
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Film Review: ‘Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice’ at Austin Film Society
The film, done with Ronstadt’s cooperation, shares her memories, her music, her friends and thoughts about fellow creatives. Artists, including Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, and Aaron Neville share recollections. Some of those talents teared up as they shared their memories.
Read More »Emilio and Gloria Estefan Named Recipients of the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
The Estefans are the first musicians-songwriters of Hispanic descent and the first married couple to receive the prestigious honor.
Read More »Music Review: Christian Heath – ‘One’ EP Blends Pop, Soul, Latin
Christian Heath is definitely a talent to keep an eye on.
Read More »Music Review/Video Premiere: Free Radicals ‘No State Solution’ and ‘Dub for Besouro’
'No State Solution' is innovative, brisk, declarative, and supercharged.
Read More »Music Review: Patricia Vonne – ‘Top of the Mountain’ Hits the Sweet Spot
'Top of the Mountain' is definitely a winner because of Patricia Vonne’s inimitable vocals.
Read More »Music Review: Chieko Honda – ‘Aquarelle’
Chieko Honda offers something new to the Brazilian samba spectrum that is both melodious and uniquely her own.
Read More »Music Review: Yva Las Vegass – I Was Born In A Place Of Sunshine And The Smell Of Ripe Mangoes
Forget "Viva Las Vegas," it should be viva Yva Las Vegass.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Carlos Santana – Santana: Greatest Hits – Live At Montreux 2011
It's Carlos Santana like you've never experienced him before.
Read More »Music Review: Bing Crosby – El Senor Bing, Return To Paradise, Seasons (Deluxe Editions)
The first three entries in Collector's Choiece's landmark Bing Crosby reissue program.
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