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Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.13.2009 | Entertainment

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Mike Ragogna

Blues harmonica player and singer Little Walter died over forty years ago, but his influences still can be heard in many blues-rock recordings that employ the instrument.

Grammy Stars Unite for New Campaign: I Ain't Gonna Play Mountaintop Removal

Jeff Biggers | Posted 04.02.2009 | Green


Jeff Biggers

Rob Perks at the Natural Resources Defense Council has just unveiled a wonderful website tribute to Grammy Award-winning country and rock musicians ba...

HuffPost Reviews: Van Morrison -- Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl / Asa -- Asa

Mike Ragogna | Posted 01.27.2009 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

With a basic reverence for the original record, Morrison's live arrangements allow for musicians to add new layers of strata though jams, while acknowledging forty years has passed since the original was slated.

Bless You, My Hero

Carly Simon | Posted 12.12.2008 | Entertainment


Carly Simon

Odetta's concert was more than I could ever tell you about now. I remembered being visited by things other than from this world.

Deluxe of the Draw: R.E.M., Warren Zevon, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Juno

Mike Ragogna | Posted 11.24.2008 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

In case we didn't know the holiday season was fast approaching... a spate of CD box sets, hits compilations and expanded, Deluxe Editions of some of our favorite albums are usually tell-tale sign.

Folkin' Around with Benjamin Taylor, His Dad James, Dar Williams and That Guy Mark Erelli

Mike Ragogna | Posted 09.26.2008 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

"Buzzer" is the album's most complex and surreal recording. It is an edgy piece crafted around her character's life choices and their results.

Joan Baez: Blessed be the Barefoot Madonna and Her 50 Years of Peacemaking

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 09.18.2008 | Entertainment


Cathleen Falsani

As long as she's been singing, Baez has been singing for peace.

The Saga Of The Protest Song

Mike Ragogna | Posted 06.16.2008 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

I figured maybe "Fortunate Son"'s rebellious tone had gotten his attention. But it was something more... my nephew was asking questions about its political lyrics and theme.

Alternate Grammys: The Best CDs of 2007

Michael Giltz | Posted 02.08.2008 | Entertainment


Michael Giltz

Record stores may be closing left and right but anyone who says there's no excitement in music just isn't listening.