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Various Artists: Doctors, Professors, Kings & Queens
Eighty-song collection spans The Big Easy’s history, diversity and rich cultural heritage... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsJam Cruise Announces 2005 Lineup
Jam Cruise 3— which sets sail from Jacksonville, Fla. on Jan. 3, 2005—has just announced its final artist lineup: Galactic, Les Claypool, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Keller Williams, Col Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Jazz Mandolin Project (featuring Jamie Masfield and Jon Fishman), North Mississippi Allstars, Ozomatli, Peretz (Perry Farrell), Peter Rowan & Tony Rice, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Umphrey's McGee, Garaj Mahal, MOFRO, Benevento/Russo Duo, Tishamingo, DJ Logic, and DJ Harry. Go to www.jamcruise.com for more information.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNew Americana CD Sampler To Be Released
Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams are among the artists to be included on the new NARM/ Americana Highlight Sampler, a compiliation that's part of an industry-wide effort to raise the profile and increase the sales of Americana music. To be released August 3, the CD Sampler will also include The Jayhawks, Ralph Stanley, Shelby Lynne, Jay Farrar, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash featuring Johnny Cash, BR549, Tift Merritt and Danny Barnes. New and emerging artists to be featured on the CD include Anne McCue, Arthur Godfrey, Fairfax, King Wilke, Lori McKenna and more.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNew Blues Documentary
Antones: Home of the Blues, a new documentary about Austin, Texas' legendary Antones Blues Club (and the man behind it—Clifford Antone) will be screened Friday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at Buddy Guy’s Legends blues club in Chicago. Immediately after the film, a post-screening jam will showcase several musicians featured in the documentary, such as pianist Pinetop Perkins (Muddy Waters), drummer Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, bassist Bob Stroger and special guests. The screening and jam will be held during the Chicago Blues Festival, but no badges or tickets are required for admittance. The film, by Emmy Award-winning director Dan Karlok,... read more
Found in: Music, NewsVarious Artists: Putumayo World Music 10th Anniversary Collection
Putumayo was started by Dan Storper in 1993 and created its own niche by selling its compilation CDs primarily in Storper’s Putumayo chain of clothing stores. Storper’s goal was to promote intercultural awareness and provide an upbeat retail experience... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsVarious Artists - Fado: Exquisite Passion
World music label, Narada, releases a fine collection of Portuguese Fado music that might do for the genre what the classic soundtrack album, The Harder They Come, did for reggae... read more
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Kim Taylor - Days Like this
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Punch Brothers - Punch Brothers at CMJ
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Anya Marina - Whatever You Like
