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Gary Giddins Reflects on Five Decades of Jazz Criticism and Music Journalism

Gary Giddins Reflects on Five Decades of Jazz Criticism and Music Journalism

Gary Giddins Reflects on Five Decades of Jazz Criticism and Music Journalism
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How Cliff Burton Built His Distinctive Lead-Bass Sound

How Cliff Burton Built His Distinctive Lead-Bass Sound

A look at the musical theory, unique gear, and lead-bass philosophy that made Metallica's Cliff Burton an inimitable force in music history.
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Tyshawn Sorey Trio Releases Three Critically Acclaimed Albums Since 2021

Tyshawn Sorey Trio Releases Three Critically Acclaimed Albums Since 2021

Tyshawn Sorey Trio Releases Three Critically Acclaimed Albums Since 2021
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What’s Hidden Inside the Rock Hall’s Vast Library and Archives?

What’s Hidden Inside the Rock Hall’s Vast Library and Archives?

This specialized facility is recognized globally as the most comprehensive repository of materials dedicated to the history of rock and roll. Its m...
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How Billie Holiday Recorded “Strange Fruit” After Columbia Refused It

How Billie Holiday Recorded “Strange Fruit” After Columbia Refused It

The story of how Billie Holiday defied her record label to record 'Strange Fruit,' a protest song that became a civil rights anthem and a landmark moment.
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Wyclef Jean Launches 'Q Theory' as Part of Ambitious 'Quantum Leap' Album Series

Wyclef Jean Launches 'Q Theory' as Part of Ambitious 'Quantum Leap' Album Series

Wyclef Jean Launches 'Q Theory' as Part of Ambitious 'Quantum Leap' Album Series
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Why Chuck Berry Returned to Chess Records After His Mercury Years

Why Chuck Berry Returned to Chess Records After His Mercury Years

Discover the story of Chuck Berry's loyalty to Chess Records and the producers who defined his sound, a partnership the music industry couldn't replicate.
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Why Big Bill Broonzy’s “Black, Brown and White” Was Difficult to Release in America

Why Big Bill Broonzy’s “Black, Brown and White” Was Difficult to Release in America

Discover the story behind 'Black, Brown and White,' the vital Big Bill Broonzy song that was too controversial for American labels for years.
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Why Muddy Waters’ Final Studio Album King Bee Sounds So Different

Why Muddy Waters’ Final Studio Album King Bee Sounds So Different

Explore the tense, emotional, and deeply personal story behind King Bee, the final studio album from blues legend Muddy Waters, released in 1981.
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Linda Sikhakhane Releases Second Blue Note Album 'LINDA', Showcasing South African Jazz Talent

Linda Sikhakhane Releases Second Blue Note Album 'LINDA', Showcasing South African Jazz Talent

Linda Sikhakhane Releases Second Blue Note Album 'LINDA', Showcasing South African Jazz Talent
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Joey Votto says hitting coach was non-factor during Reds-Cubs NBC game

Joey Votto says hitting coach was non-factor during Reds-Cubs NBC game

NBC's Sunday Night Baseball Reds-Cubs broadcast, which featured Joey Votto as analyst, included a discussion about the importance of hitting coaches.
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Giants Sunday mailbag

Giants Sunday mailbag

Lots of questions, and a few answers.