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A 'Big Menu' for Blues Fansnew
Blues in the Delta is still alive, and now it's getting organized. Over the past 10 years, the promotion of blues in the region has grown, including new museums and festivals.
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
10-01-2012 |
Music
The Dark Sidenew
We were sitting around a picnic table at Stanley's Campgrounds outside of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., drinking beer and George Dickel, playing poker and telling tales when Richard walked over from a neighboring trailer.
Jackson Free Press |
Joe Atkins |
08-17-2012 |
Music
Music For Miles and Menew
My nephew, Miles Jackson, emerged with a full head of spiky, dark hair. I began telling him about tunes immediately.
Jackson Free Press |
Garrad Lee |
08-16-2012 |
Music
Holiday Tunes: You Should Hear What I Hearnew
One contemporary holiday music trend that I just can't get into is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra/Mannheim Steamroller thing. I know those are two separate groups, but the sound is the same: disaster and despair. Who knew Christmas could sound so miserable?
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
12-04-2008 |
Music
My Fondness for Dead Guy Rocknew
As a few close friends of mine have pointed out over the last several years, I seem to have a particular affinity for singer/songwriters who are no longer with us.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
11-25-2008 |
Music
Hip-Hop Rebootnew
There is a growing trend in the entertainment industry—especially in the movie and comic book mediums—of rebooting.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
08-04-2008 |
Music
Tags: The Cool Kids, The Bake Sale
Underground is On Topnew
Underground hip-hop has seen a resurgence in respect and quality. This year started off as a stellar year for the artists that like to stay under the radar. So let's take a look at some of these lesser-known albums.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis |
05-07-2008 |
Music
Good Musical Taste Helps Produce Quality TVnew
While The Sopranos used music in the forefront as a tool to further dramatic tension, The Wire -- with the exception of the montages at the end of every season -- used music in the background and did not flagrantly intend it to increase the scene's power.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
04-21-2008 |
Music
Who are the Nappy Roots?new
Back in 2002, Kentucky's Nappy Roots set themselves apart from the rest of the hip-hop world by proudly embracing their rural southern heritage with the ubiquitous hit single "Aw Naw." Five years after their last national release, who are the Nappy Roots today?
Jackson Free Press |
Tom Speed |
04-03-2008 |
Music
Tags: The Humdinger, The Nappy Roots
Sacrificial Rewardsnew
Ladies and gentlemen, rejoice! Sacrifices have been made to the hip-hop gods, and the drought is over. Finally, new rap albums are coming out. And guess what, they're pretty good.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
03-31-2008 |
Music
Not for Posersnew
A playlist of good Irish music that has not been tainted by the holiday.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
03-17-2008 |
Music
The Year's Best in Hip-Hopnew
In 2007, hip-hop was on everyone's minds, thanks to Don Imus and Al Sharpton, but in nobody's shopping bags. Despite low sales, however, the year produced some great recordings.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
01-03-2008 |
Music
Digging Through the Ruinsnew
It can be a depressing task to sort through the last year that was pop. Digging through the ruins, though, we do find a few songs that were willing to fight the banality of what radio offered us.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
01-03-2008 |
Music
I Think I'm In Love, Againnew
Though she put us through a rough year (Soulja Boy anyone?), hip-hop promises to end 2007 with a bevy of strong releases that will remind us why we fell in love all those years ago.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
12-11-2007 |
Music
'I Like Everything!'new
A new couple will likely unzip their pants for each other before unzipping their CD wallets.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
07-11-2007 |
Music
Tags: The Beatles
