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Music Feature: Shor’ty Billups — The Last Boston Soul Man

May 11, 2017
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A celebration of a man who is one of the only remaining Boston R&B and soul artists who recorded in the 1960s.

CD Review: Kendrick Lamar’s “DAMN.” – A Manic Search

May 3, 2017
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Kendrick Lamar has produced a scattered album for a scattered time.

Music Review: The Rolling Thunder of Kodō’s DADAN

March 25, 2017
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With each piece, the impressive physicality of Kodō’s drummers becomes even more theatrical.

Concert Preview: Local Boys Make Cool Jazz — The Levin Brothers Reunite

March 24, 2017
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One of my favorite quotes from Gil Evans is, “Quit playing what you think I want you to play!”

Music Preview: Drive-By Truckers — Triumphantly Defiant

February 6, 2017
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It’s almost as important to see the Drive-By Truckers show at the Royale as to join a march in the streets outside.

Music Preview: Allan Harris — A Soulful One-Man Jazz Jukebox

January 10, 2017
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“Music is to be shared, no matter what genre it is.

Music Interview: Morgan Heritage — Pushing Reggae Forward

December 10, 2016
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Surprise! The New England roots of reggae’s sibling act Morgan Heritage.

CD Review: “Down Home Blues: Detroit” — A Matter of Gratitude

November 23, 2016
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Collectors and serious blues fans will want to own this invaluable set.

CD Review: Leonard Cohen — Embracing the Darkness

October 30, 2016
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At 82, Cohen seems to feel that there isn’t a lot of time left and that he has nothing to prove to anyone.

CD Review: Green Day’s “Revolution Radio” – Not Very Radical

October 15, 2016
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Green Day’s latest offering is a largely unoriginal, imitative hodgepodge.

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