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Bettye LaVette's Aching Heartnew
Forty-six years after her recording debut, the soul singer is finally getting the attention she deserves.
New Haven Advocate |
Art Tipaldi |
01-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Bettye LaVette Powers into the Futurenew
She may be gazing in a rear-view mirror on the cover of The Scene of the Crime, but LaVette is not looking back.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Chris Morris |
10-05-2007 |
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'Scene of the Crime' is Like a Gritty Tableau of Lifenew
Sultry notes are delivered almost ethereally by LaVette, who seems to be channeling a long-gone New Orleans honky-tonk barfly.
Metro Spirit |
Erika Bolin |
09-18-2007 |
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She Blows Soulnew
This new album is symptomatic of an industry trend: "rediscovering" soul artists for a baby boomer audience.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
01-26-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Sandpaper Dipped in Sorghumnew
Picking out highlights from an album so consistently brilliant is a fool's endeavor.
Illinois Times |
Bettye LaVette |
10-07-2005 |
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Fire and Compassionnew
A talented Detroit-based soul singer refashions handpicked songs from female songwriters and performers.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Andrews |
09-22-2005 |
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