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Sufjan Stevens' latest album is worth the time

Saturday, 18 April 2015, 15:59 Last update: about 10 years ago

Plucked strings and pulsing keyboards dominate the distinctive arrangements on Sufjan Stevens' latest album, and in the absence of a rhythm section, they serve to keep time. But time's not for...

Ringo Starr's latest recalls Fab times and vibes

Friday, 17 April 2015, 15:59 Last update: about 10 years ago

"We were sleeping on the floor, eating bread and jam," Ringo Starr sings, retelling the story of the early days of his band. Right. The band. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Then comes the chorus: "We...

Eubanks, Jordan display special chemistry on new CD

Thursday, 16 April 2015, 15:58 Last update: about 10 years ago

Kevin Eubanks has gotten his jazz groove back since stepping down as "Tonight Show" band leader in 2010. On "Duets," he teams with fellow guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan for an intimate, relaxed...

Eliane Elias enjoys musical homecoming on new CD

Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 15:54 Last update: about 10 years ago

Eliane Elias displays her full range of talents as a pianist, singer, composer, arranger and producer on her first recording in her native Brazil since moving to the U.S. to play jazz in 1981. She...

Watch: Percy Sledge, who sang 'When A Man Loves a Woman,' dies

Tuesday, 14 April 2015, 19:19 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Percy Sledge, who soared from part-time singer and hospital orderly to lasting fame with his aching, forlorn performance on the classic "When a Man Loves a Woman," died Tuesday in Louisiana. He...

Darius Rucker shines on 4th country album

Tuesday, 14 April 2015, 15:52 Last update: about 10 years ago

Darius Rucker's second career as a country singer shows no signs of slowing down on his new album, "Southern Style." The lead singer of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker has scored...

RIDT Lunchtime Concert presents Corelli’s Legacy

Monday, 13 April 2015, 14:16 Last update: about 10 years ago

The beautiful baroque church dedicated to the Madonna tal-Pilar in West Street, Valletta, is the perfect backdrop for the baroque concert entitled Corelli's Legacy. This is being held on Sunday, 19...

What You’re Thinking - Chris and Moira’s new single

Monday, 13 April 2015, 14:13 Last update: about 10 years ago

Call it a run away from the winter or a 'can't wait for spring music track'. Call it fresh and breezy. What You're Thinking is a new single from the latest album ninety nights and a Monday by Chris...

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