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How will others in the Southern hip-hop scene react to this embrace of tradition by a Southern rapper with his feet firmly in the Gangsta Rap arena?
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Though Al Stewart can’t hit the high notes like he used to, his distinctive, crisp voice is still strong and melodic at 72.
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Disco is back in town! DJ Joey Carvello returns to Boston and the compilation Boston Goes Disco! is released.
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Conceptual and abstract as David Byrne can often be, he’s one art schooler who isn’t afraid to get down.
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There were moments during Van Morrison’s 22-song concert Tuesday when he was whipping the band into a frenzy — shouting out song selections before the final notes of the previous tune had fully rung out.
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Toots Hibbert’s voice expresses both his Jamaican country church upbringing and his deep love of American R&B and soul.
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“Our intention was something other than being famous. When you create art from that place, a song is going to connect with people.”
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Living Colour gives us fair and balanced for those who fear becoming unbalanced.
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Besides passing along the tradition of mariachi to their students, the members of Mariachi Mexico Antiguo perform as an ensemble at local events, including this weekend’s Lowell Folk Festival.
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Why would anyone think a good-time rocker like “Fun, Fun, Fun” needed strings?
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Arts Commentary: Rich in Creativity — But Nothing Else