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Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Natalie Cole and More to Perform at White House Civil Rights Concert
This year, to celebrate February as Black History Month, the Obamas have planned something special—and we’re all invited. On Feb. 10, Barack and Michelle will host In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement, including performances by Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Natalie Cole and John Legend. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah have been tapped to emcee the event, which will be broadcast on PBS at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 11 (the night after the actual concert).... read more
Found in: Music, NewsA Very Personal, Highly Idiosyncratic Musical Overview of the Aughts
This is not about American Idol, Kenny Chesney, Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens, Beyonce, Wilco, or The Arcade Fire. If, for the past ten years, you’ve followed popular music beyond the narrow confines of Top 40 radio, you already know the big albums and the major musical trends of the decade. This is not about that. The Aughts were ushered in by a cavalcade of short-lived (sometimes all too literally) rap stars, pre-fab boy bands, and pop divas, and they will be ushered out by a cavalcade of rap stars and pre-fab artists who made their names by covering classic rock and... read more
Found in: Blogs, Andy Whitman on MusicThe 12 Best Music Books of the Decade (2000-2009)
You've already seen our list of the decade's best books. Today we get more specific... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBob Dylan - Christmas in the Heart
It strikes me that the way one hears this album is very much dependent on the assumptions one brings to the holiday table. Some reviewers give Bob a pass for his charitable inclinations. And certainly donating the proceeds to charity is a noble gesture. Other reviewers have given him a pass because, hey, it’s a Christmas album. ‘Tis the season to be jolly. Still others have reveled in the contrast between the polished schlock (backing choir consisting of the heavenly host) and the gruff bark of Dylan’s “singing.”... read more
Found in: Blogs, Andy Whitman on Music20 Most Awesomely Bad Moments in the "We Are the World" video
When all these music superstars got together, their hearts were in the right place, their cause as sound as ever, and, over the years, their epic song has raised over $63 million to aid Africa. But that doesn't mean we can't make fun of them... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBob Dylan: Christmas in the Heart
With visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads, record companies greet the holiday season... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBob Dylan's Christmas Album Goes Straight to the Bank
Bob Dylan, he of occasional faith, announced recently that he'd be releasing a holiday album, Christmas in the Heart, on Oct. 13. And like the best of Christmas miracles, the record will benefit those less fortunate, as proceeds will be donated to Feeding America. But unlike most Christmas miracles, Bob Dylan's 47th album will shine its light on special members of Citibank before the rest of us.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMark Knopfler Announces New Album, Spring Tour
Former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has announced spring U.S. tour dates to support his sixth studio solo record, Get Lucky, which will hit stores about six months before his first show. Needless to say, his live sets should be well ripened by then.... read more
Found in: Concerts, News16 Albums To Look Forward To This Fall
We've already shared 25 Indie Films we're looking forward to this fall, but here are 16 albums coming out between now and the end of October that we think you should track down. They range from a little-known (in the U.S.) singer/songwriter named Frank Turner who releases a record today, to R.E.M., who has a live double-album coming out Oct. 26. At least three of these will likely end up among my 10 favorites of 2009, including my current Album of the Year.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBob Dylan Considers Lending Voice to GPS
Update: Hey, our bad! The episode of the show was from December and recently re-aired. Also, Dylan was likely joking. Oh well.--With songs a-plenty to catalog his penchant for aimless wandering, Bob Dylan is the kind of songwriter who's seemingly been everywhere.... read more
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