Archive for February 28th, 2015

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Cassandra Wilson, “Strange Fruit” (2015): One Track Mind

This brave song, written about the horror of racism long before the Civil Rights movement, is given a different complexity by Cassandra Wilson.

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Lindsey Buckingham wants Fleetwood Mac to be like the Eagles: ‘They always seem to know what they want’

Lindsey Buckingham says getting any Fleetwood Mac project off the ground involves a difficult decision-making process.

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Spin Marvel featuring Nils Petter Molvær – Infolding (2015)

Here is a review of ‘Infolding,’ an explosive techno-jazz record by Martin France-led Spin Marvel featuring trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær.

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Wilson Pickett and Steve Cropper were strangers who hit it big: ‘Why don’t you guys just keep on writing?’

Something immediately clicked between Wilson Pickett and Steve Cropper. Their first writing session, in fact, produced an astounding three hit songs.

Tony Kaye Discusses His Scary ‘Yes Album’-Era Injury: ‘We Hit a Car Head On’

Tony Kaye Discusses His Scary ‘Yes Album’-Era Injury: ‘We Hit a Car Head On’

Tony Kaye was on the way back from a Yes performance at Basingstoke in 1970, when the band was involved in a horrific crash.