Music
The music of the Master Musicians of Jajouka is a gift to all who want to seek the divine through song, as I discovered myself in a Moroccan taxi many years ago.
The music of Cameron Lew, in the persona of Ginger Root, makes us confront a fundamental truth: the familiar, after the passage of time, becomes the exotic
Intimacy, whether physical or emotional, is continually challenged in Julia Jacklin’s Pre Pleasure.
Billy Strings injects some contemporary vibes into Me/And/Dad, but this is first and foremost a back-to-the-roots album.
The Smile grew in stature at Roadrunner on Wednesday, the second date of its first U.S. tour. It didn’t take long for the band to flash shades of Radiohead-like intensity.
“What I love about H&H is they are hugely passionate. You feel their love and joy for this music. And they have such a willingness to want to go deeper, to rehearse.”
Thoughtful and intriguing, the concert reminded listeners that a lot of great music has been marginalized and all but lost to history.
The music comes out of an extended personal crisis; the compositions found here are a testament to a musician regaining his voice.
I put Joni Mitchell on a short list of the most remarkable pop music artists of the ’60s and early ’70s. Longevity of excellence isn’t the point here, just peak incandescence.
Arts Biz Commentary Update: Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment Got Some Explainin’ to Do
How do you spell a monopoly that is killing the live music industry? Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Read More about Arts Biz Commentary Update: Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment Got Some Explainin’ to Do