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The inciting action of Smith’s moving memoir is the event that forced her to reckon with the fact that her marriage was in trouble.
Read MoreThe reissue of this novel now is valuable, beyond its considerable historical and aesthetic virtues, because it makes pertinent points about today’s world, bedeviled by war, misery, poverty, and the enticing lure of despotism as an answer to democracy’s shortcomings.
Read MoreBoston Calling has evolved into a smorgasbord of everything from indie to mainstream, from pop to hip-hop to hard rock.
Read MoreThe fact that King Charles went along with Jonathan Yeo’s amped-up riff on academic portraiture intrigues, especially in light of his peevish opposition to modernist architecture.
Read MoreIt is ironic — but understandable — that 50 years ago only a handful of people experienced what has become one of the iconic happenings of 20th century art.
Read MoreIt is early in the season and my heart is hopeful, dear reader, that Bridgerton will re-capture its former magic.
Read MoreFilm/Album Review: “Omar Sosa’s 88 Well-Tuned Drums” — A Superb Documentary About a Brilliant Artist
Part of what makes pianist Omar Sosa such a fascinating (and successful) musician is how his complex music constantly dances back and forth, between charming the mind and charging up the body.
Read MoreWe should take courage from this splendid work about how truth and justice triumphed over stupidity and prejudice, and how much the loyalty and love and determination of one remarkable family could accomplish a hundred and thirty years ago.
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Jazz Remembrance: David Sanborn, Way Beyond Smooth
He was lucky to be so well-rewarded for doing what he loved to do, and we were always lucky to hear him.
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