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With each piece, the impressive physicality of Kodō’s drummers becomes even more theatrical.
One of my favorite quotes from Gil Evans is, “Quit playing what you think I want you to play!”
It’s almost as important to see the Drive-By Truckers show at the Royale as to join a march in the streets outside.
Surprise! The New England roots of reggae’s sibling act Morgan Heritage.
Collectors and serious blues fans will want to own this invaluable set.
At 82, Cohen seems to feel that there isn’t a lot of time left and that he has nothing to prove to anyone.
Green Day’s latest offering is a largely unoriginal, imitative hodgepodge.
Singer Bobby Rush is not just a world-class entertainer, but also one of the last masters of traditional blues.
Prima Donna is a rare thing: a conceptual EP that works.
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