Appreciation: John Mayall marked the milestone of the British blues explosion
As a boy growing up outside Manchester, England, John Mayall recognized something personal in the blues records coming out of…
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Chaka Khan Talks Prince's Disappearance, Rehab at 60, and Dumb Men in Music
It’s never a bad time to be influenced by Chaka Khan, but this seems like an exceptionally good time to…
With 'Alkemi', Daymé Arocena brings the voice of a black woman to Latin pop
Daymé Arocena believes that every person of African descent born outside the continent has a mission in life. “You have…
Bill Viola was known as a video artist, but music was his muse.
On a stormy, humid summer day in 2003, as I approached the Oberhausen Gasometer, which the Third Reich used to…
Rebel Wilson Sued for Defamation by Producers of 'The Deb'
Three producers of Rebel Wilson's musical comedy film “The Deb” are suing the Australian actress for defamation after she accused…
Missy Elliott, rap's most flamboyant visionary, has never toured before. Until now.
When rapper Missy Elliott embarked on her first headlining tour, she turned heads for the alien brilliance of her music.…
Slash only likes a few modern guitarists. Explain why
When you've reached the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll stardom and remain one of the world's most iconic and recognizable…
Slash only likes a few modern guitarists. Explain why
When you've reached the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll stardom and remain one of the world's most iconic and recognizable…
Beck: “Breaking expectations was part of the spirit of the times”
Thirty years ago, Beck told us that back in the days of chimpanzees, he was a monkey: a baby-faced singer-songwriter…
The Power of Music Therapy: Anxiety Relief and Improved Mental Health
Certain frequencies encourage the brain to produce certain brain waves, through a process called brainwave entrainment, which creates different states…