Archive for July 18th, 2012

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‘Anxious to work together before we drop dead’: Pete Townshend on latest Who reunion

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are set to reunite for a 36-date North American tour as the Who, presenting a concert called “Quadrophenia and More.” The dates, included below, will feature that legendary 1973 release in its entirety, plus a few other Who favorites. The second Who rock opera, QuadropheniaRead More

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Chris Squire on Yes’ new singer Jon Davison, and what’s next: ‘He just owns that role’

Chris Squire discusses Yes’ transition from one frontman to another, and the persistent rumors of a possible reunion with Jon Anderson.

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Mandingo Ambassadors – Tougna (2012)

Since around the 13th century, the Kouyaté family has upheld a proud tradition as oral historians and folk virtuosic musicians, or griots, serving ancient kings who once ruled over West Africa. You May Also Like: Matt Mitchell – ‘Phalanx Ambassadors’ (2019) Eric Bibb – ‘Global Griot’ (2018) Giorgi Mikadze –Read More

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Forgotten series: Brain Police – Brain Police (1968)

So much great music gets banished to the vaults, and that includes Brain Police’s demo album. Recorded in 1968, the disc should have fallen into the mitts of a major label, but apparently the stars were simply not aligned the moment the project materialized. The album, which though reissued inRead More