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Jazz During Wartimenew

The Israeli-Lebanese conflict forced Gene Coleman to improvise.

Philadelphia City Paper | Shaun Brady | 07-25-2006 | Music

Many big music business institutions, which traditionally would have every reason in the world to support new music technology, have presented themselves as computer-fearing Luddites with zero grasp of public perception.

LEO Weekly | Jason Noble | 07-24-2006 | Music

Nuts for These Braziliansnew

Latin-flavored psych-pop returns, nearly 30 years after disbanding.

Illinois Times | Marissa Monson | 07-21-2006 | Music

The Best of Both Worldsnew

Baltimore hip-hop finally has a sound of its own -- just don't call it "club-hop."

Baltimore City Paper | Al Shipley | 07-19-2006 | Music

Avoid Yr. Idolsnew

You should never actually speak to -- let alone interview -- your favorite band.

The Village Voice | Rob Harvilla | 07-19-2006 | Music

The Hip-Hop Monologuesnew

Oakland rapper Azeem recycles his pointed lyrics for his new play Rude Boy.

East Bay Express | Eric K. Arnold | 07-17-2006 | Music

Huh?new

If you're surprised to hear Nelly Furtado rapping, well, you're not alone.

Illinois Times | Marissa Monson | 07-17-2006 | Music

Jamaica to Torontonew

Lost stars of Toronto's vibrant 60s R&B scene finally get their chance to shine.

NOW Magazine | Tim Perlich | 07-13-2006 | Music

Dope, Rap and Religionnew

With two hot collaborations, one new solo joint, and an upcoming reunion with Mob Figaz in the works, Husalah should be on top of the world -- instead, he's spending the next four and a half years behind bars.

San Francisco Bay Guardian | Garrett Caples | 07-12-2006 | Music