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Roberta Flack

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    February 10, 2012

    Killin' Them Softly: Celebrating 75 Years Of Roberta Flack

    To strike someone with the "underrated greatness" term always carries a bit of weight behind it. You know, the quick snap question of "do they deserve it" comes to mind. Sorry, in the class of underrated greatness, diva subsection, lives Roberta Flack who at the platinum age of 75 still takes risks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2011

    30 Seconds With Rachael Yamagata

    If there is a sexier sound in the world than Rachael Yamagata singing "Starlight" then we haven't heard it. We fired off an email to her awesomeness to see what drops of illumination we could collect from her in 30 seconds. Rocks Off: What is the worst song in the world? Rachael Yamagata: The son ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Top 10 Songs About Other Musicians

    When you make music your life, it's only natural that you'd look at the people around you doing the same and find someone who just moistens the muse's panties. What we've tried to put together here is a list of those best efforts. Bear in mind, with one notable exception we've steered clear of fell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2011

    Patti LaBelle Sued For Assault By West Point Cadet

    Patti LaBelle: Was she too excited?​"Lady Marmalade" singer Patti LaBelle is a bloodthirsty she-demon, according to a lawsuit filed by a West Point cadet who says the golden-throated diva ordered her entourage to kick the holy hell out of him at Bush Intercontinental Airport last March. Filed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Top Five Clint Eastwood Soundtracks

    pasoroblesfilmfestival.comDr. John, Clint Eastwood and producer/director Bruce Ricker in a publicity photo for "Piano Blues," Eastwood's installment of PBS' 2003 series The Blues.​Today the one and only Clint Eastwood turns 81 years old, and he can still kick your ass. According to the Interne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Mickey Newbury: Houston's Forgotten Genius

    "Hank Williams' pain songs, Newbury's train songs/ And 'Blue Eyes Cryin' In the Rain' - Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings, "Luckenbach, Texas" ​Lonesome, Onry and Mean was sitting around having a few cold pops the other night when we put on The Best of Mickey Newbury. It wasn't long before the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2008

    Aftermath: George Michael at Toyota Center

    "Hank Williams' pain songs, Newbury's train songs/ And 'Blue Eyes Cryin' In the Rain' - Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings, "Luckenbach, Texas" ​Lonesome, Onry and Mean was sitting around having a few cold pops the other night when we put on The Best of Mickey Newbury. It wasn't long before the ... More >>

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    May 15, 2008

    “Libera — The Joy of Believing”

    Ad Deum Dance Company brings faith and art together

  • Film

    August 16, 2007

    The Ten

    And on the seventh day, God created sketch comedy

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    March 2, 2006

    Get Down with Dave

    Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party

  • Music

    February 12, 2004

    Norah Jones

    Feels Like Home (Blue Note)

  • Music

    August 7, 2003

    Shakin' That Smart Ass

    DJ /rupture's bombastic genre pastiche is incredibly cerebral, not to mention surprisingly fun to dance to

  • Film

    May 16, 2002

    Game Boy

    Hugh Grant shows real substance in a solid comedy about growing up

  • Music

    August 2, 2001

    Great Scott

    The Philly R&B neo-soulstress defies simple definitions

  • Music

    March 2, 2000

    Out In Sight

    Gender bias and the FBI's eyes can't keep Janis Ian down

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    November 26, 1998

    Jazzed Up

    Gender bias and the FBI's eyes can't keep Janis Ian down

  • Music

    September 17, 1998

    Rotation

    Gender bias and the FBI's eyes can't keep Janis Ian down

  • Music

    October 23, 1997

    Rap Gets Puffy

    Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop

  • Music

    May 22, 1997

    Scare Tactics

    Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop

  • Music

    March 27, 1997

    Educated Sounds

    Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop

  • Music

    July 25, 1996

    Rap of Ages Inc.

    Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop

  • Music

    March 9, 1995

    Rotation

    Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop

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