Outkast reunite, headline Coachella festival
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 16:18
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Outkast reunited onstage after a near decade-long hiatus with a jam-packed set at the Coachella music festival, their first of many performances planned this...
Nirvana, Kiss and the E Street Band join rock hall
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 16:17
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Kiss made up, but its music went unheard. Nirvana used four women rockers to sing Kurt Cobain's songs. And Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band — predictably — turned its...
McBride offers her take on soul classics
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 16:15
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Martina McBride, "Everlasting" (Kobalt) Of all contemporary country singers, Martina McBride seems the most well-suited to interpret classic soul tunes. The four-time Country...
In blind test, soloists like new violins over old
Monday, 14 April 2014, 16:13
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Ten world-class soloists put costly Stradivarius violins and new, cheaper ones to a blind scientific test. The results may seem off-key to musicians and collectors, but the new instruments won...
Shakira's new album should be much better
Friday, 11 April 2014, 15:33
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Shakira, "Shakira" (RCA Records) Shakira's domination in America has dwindled since she became a hip-swiveling goddess of festive pop hits like "Whenever, Wherever"...
Ledisi wows with latest album
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 15:26
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Ledisi, "The Truth" (Verve Music Group) Despite multiple Grammy nominations, being one of Michelle Obama's faves and having a voice that is among the most beautiful you will...
3 sons unite to create new Roy Orbison song
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 15:24
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Roy Orbison's three sons are all musicians but never really got to play music with their dad — until now. Wesley, Roy Jr. and Alex Orbison have helped create a new song...
2 horns up for Dio tribute album
Monday, 7 April 2014, 15:22
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Various Artists, "Ronnie James Dio: This Is Your Life" (Rhino) One of the greatest heavy metal vocalists, Ronnie James Dio left an indelible mark on the genre through his work...
World class acts for Malta Jazz Festival 2014
Sunday, 6 April 2014, 13:07
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The Malta Jazz Festival has announced its full programme line-up today with world-class acts and rising jazz stars spread over three days in the unique setting of the Grand Harbour. Once again the...