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Music Commentary: In Brian Wilson’s World, Bad Vibrations Are Never Far Away

August 9, 2019
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The recent death of longtime guitarist Nicky Wonder just the latest setback for pop genius Brian Wilson

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Music Interview: Klezmer Clarinettist Michael Winograd Does “Kosher Style” Proud

August 8, 2019
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“There’s a giant chip on the shoulder of those who love musics of the world when it comes to klezmer.”

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Rock Concert Review: Queen + Adam Lambert — Close to the Real Thing

August 7, 2019
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Now more than ever, “the people,” of all ages, want Queen. How lucky we are that Lambert, May, and Taylor are willing and able to deliver.

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Jazz Concert Review: Newport Jazz Festival 2019 — Exalting Diversity

August 5, 2019
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“It’s not something to be tolerated,” saxophonist Kamasi Washington said. “It’s something to be celebrated.”

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Arts Fuse Podcast #18: The End of an Era

August 4, 2019
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Have no fear! The Arts Fuse podcast will be returning soon in a new format.

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Folk Music Review: Dueto Dos Rosas, Five Songs

August 2, 2019
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Dueto Dos Rosas’s tunes can be classified as rancheras or corridos, but their style has a very particular historical resonance.

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Rock Concert Review: The Struts — A New Charismatic Force

August 1, 2019
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Luke Spiller of the Struts: probably rock’s most commanding frontman since Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, and Steven Tyler in their prime.

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Arts Commentary: Some Thoughts on the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s 2019 Brazilian Tour

August 1, 2019
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Suffice it to say, the tour was an extraordinary experience, musically and culturally, and, for me, a conspicuously potent introduction to a new continent.

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Music Review: Newport Folk Festival 2019 — A Historic Occasion

July 30, 2019
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When the 80-year-old Judy Collins, who sang at Newport in the 1960s, declares the current weekend to be “historic,” you had to believe her.

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Music Preview: Tribute to Jerry Garcia — An Homage to his Musical Spirit

July 29, 2019
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“They created an alternative to the pop music model, and it’s been very powerful. It’s a whole world unto itself.”

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