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“The Past is Still Alive” hones Alynda Segarra’s songs to an accessible Americana that allows their travelogue-tinged tales to nestle in ways both literal and metaphorical. It’s one of the best records of the nascent new year.
Read MoreThe album suggests an earlier time, but most of the music is modern, relevant, and timeless.
Read MoreIt was the sniping tone that made the article perplexing. I would almost call it perverse. Why treat so cavalierly — even shabbily — a deceased, highly esteemed, Grammy-winning artist?
Read MoreThe heart of Friday’s performance came in stark impressions borne through Anjimile’s vulnerable voice — along with a little help from his friends.
Read MoreRefusing to bow to conventional expectations of aging is just one more outlaw accomplishment that is part of Willie Nelson’s incredible legacy.
Read More“I just want to fly my kite like everyone else. I’m not interested in being the greatest. That sounds like an awful ball and chain. I love the freedom that I have.”
Read MorePeter Rowan’s far-reaching view of bluegrass is inspired by his deft intertwining of music and spirituality.
Read MoreRobbie Robertson was born and raised in Canada but he seemed to understand the American myth better than most of his southern neighbors did.
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Arts Feature: The Best in Popular Music 2023
Our music critics pick some of the standout albums and performances of 2023.
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