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Mavis Staples’ voice and stage presence still exude power, still plumb emotional and spiritual depths.
Soul journeyman Lee Fields and the Expressions explore new territory.
Pianist/arranger/composer Billy Childs’s aim was to reimagine Nyro’s music.
The magazine’s Roots and World Music critic looks back at a year of live performances: here are the winners and a few losers.
What came through strongest was Darlene Love’s pride in having a new album out and a comeback underway.
“I love analyzing songs and finding out what makes them tick and what makes them wonderful.”
Postmodern Jukebox dials the clock back on contemporary pop.
Today, Buddy Guy’s vocals are as fresh and project as strongly as on any of his classic recordings.
Blues feeling remains as unpredictable as ever. Who would have guessed that its strongest incarnation this year so far would be Ironing Board Sam’s Super Spirit?
Madonna’s show made for spectacular eye and ear candy. But what was it all about? That’s where things got a little hazy.
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