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Racist Video Mars No Doubt's Return to Relevancenew
No Doubt released the video for "Looking Hot" off their comeback album, the band's first in more than a decade. Backlash was swift, with people rightly pointing out that it's racist and offensive to Native Americans.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
11-16-2012 |
Music
The Baghdad/Seattle Suite: An Iraqi / American Musical Collaborationnew
Iraqi oud player Rahim AlHaj collaborates with American guitarist Bill Frisell and violist Eyvind Kang in a performance of The Baghdad/Seattle Suite.
Weekly Alibi |
Mel Minter |
03-30-2010 |
Music
New Orleans Legend Allen Toussaint Crowns the First Week of the 2008 New Mexico Jazz Festivalnew
It's hard to turn a musical corner just about anywhere in American pop, rock 'n' roll, R&B or funk from the late '50s onward without encountering the influence of Toussaint--composer, producer, arranger, pianist, singer, sideman and 1998 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Weekly Alibi |
Mel Minter |
07-22-2008 |
Music
A Groundbreaking Dissertation Diagnoses Metal Healthynew
Musician and clinical psychology Ph.D. candidate Gerald Chavez talks about his study, which finds that heavy metal does not increase aggression in juveniles.
Weekly Alibi |
Zak Schlegel |
11-27-2007 |
Music
Five Songs of 2007 Help Put Politics Back in Our Playlistsnew
Religion and politics were the two topics you're not supposed to bring up in mixed company or, until pretty recently, in your songs.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
10-02-2007 |
Music
Which Came First, the Diva or the Rider?new
Odd and unreasonable requests now seem to be the rule rather than the exception when musicians are on tour. See requests from Van Halen, Jennifer Lopez and Iggy and the Stooges.
Weekly Alibi |
Maren Tarro |
09-04-2007 |
Music
Tuba Master Sounds Offnew
Mark Weaver on Albuquerque's shrinking venue pool.
Weekly Alibi |
Thomas Gilchrist |
07-31-2007 |
Music
Vinyl For the Futurenew
Albuquerque's Charley's 33s & CDs catches the wind of the economy's tricks and turns.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
07-31-2007 |
Music
Ticket Blasternew
Virtuous.com is a friendly alternative to online ticketing giants.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
01-03-2007 |
Music
