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    Susan Tedeschi has teamed up with her husband Derek Trucks, to produce 'Revelator', with a simmering and scorching 11-piece band. Continue Reading

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    Majestic and dense, a daring and powerful mix of rock, country and anthemic ballads that Jim James calls a retro approach to new material. Continue Reading

    Essentials: Robert Johnson ‘The Complete Original Masters – Centennial Collection’

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    Emmylou Harris has just released her 25th studio album, and 'Hard Bargain' is a stunner, as beautiful and memorable as anything she has ever done. Continue Reading

    Paul Simon ‘So Beautiful or So What’ Album Review

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    With a voice that belongs to somebody 30 years younger, and with his inimitable guitar virtuosity, Paul Simon has crafted his finest album in many years. Continue Reading

    Buddy Miller ‘The Majestic Silver Strings’ Album Review

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    Esperanza Spalding: Who? Grammy’s Best New Artist, That’s Who

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    Halie Loren, the young American jazz singer, has both an exquisite musical sense and the talent for phrasing that makes a song come alive. Continue Reading

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    The Cars are back with an outstanding new album; their songwriting chops and recording hooks are still in top form. Continue Reading
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