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(Smithsonian Folkways) The American musician draws on spirituals on this strikingly minimalist album set in a future world devastated by climate changeThe New Faith is an Afrofuturist album built from old music – very old music in some cases. Its premise is familiar enough, not least to fans of Octavia … Read entire story.
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Cellist who gave his instrument a new, original and influential voice in the world of jazz musicDespite occasional valiant efforts, the cello was among a group of European concert instruments – such as the bassoon, the oboe and the French horn – that long struggled to find a place for … Read entire story.
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(Anti-)What started life as a poetry book has evolved into an ambitious anthropological project spanning jazz, R&B, hip-hop and moreAs a poet, composer, educator, audiovisual artist, activist and playwright, Moor Mother’s Camae Ayewa connects with people in any environment – be it her native Philly DIY scene, … Read entire story.
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Recorded during several hedonistic months in a fabulous Côte d’Azur villa, Exile on Main St is seen as the Stones’ epic, creative peak. As the classic album turns 50, stars tell us how it got their rocks offIn 1971, facing tax problems and an uncertain future, the Rolling Stones decamped … Read entire story.
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At 75 and 80 years old, the much-loved musicians have finally re-formed to pay tribute to their folk-blues heroes. They explain how old records taught them how to play – and how to liveRy Cooder was just 14 when he first saw Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee playing live. “… Read entire story.
Source: Music | The Guardian