Kenny Rogers and My Love of Country Music
Kenny Rogers and My Love of Country Music. With his coming death anniversary, in March, I want to reflect on the late Kenny Rogers and my love of Country Music.…
The Shankar I Actually Understood
The Shankar I acually understood. Kipling said, “… East is East, West is West, and never the twain shall meet …” But, there is an Indian composer who believed otherwise.…
One of The Most Loved Yet Controversial Albums
In 1986, Paul Simon released one of the most loved, yet controversial albums. It was to bring him incredible success, introduce South African music to the world, sell millions of…
Spandau Ballet Personified New Wave
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A Look at The Hits of 1977
A Look At The Hits of 1977 This time we’re going to look at the hits of 1977. I reached into my “music vault,” and what do you think I…
The Magic Of the Music of Osibisa!
This time we are looking at the magic and the music of Osibisa! Everyone knows Africa’s musical richness, but it was only appreciated through Black Music in the US and…
QuarterFlash – From Oregon with Love
QuarterFlash – From Oregon with Love QuarterFlash – From Oregon with Love. Sometimes I kick off my shoes and take it easy and not think about anything particular. And invariably…
Do You Know Robyn Hitchcock? Well, Now You Will!
Do You Know Robyn Hitchcock? Well, Now You Will! If you don’t know Robyn Hitchcock, then you’re missing out on a brilliant British rocker. Were it not for college radio,…
Cover Songs as Good as the Originals
Cover Songs as Good as the Originals Often artists revisit songs that have already been recorded by others. They have their own reasons for doing so. Sometimes these Covers become…
Agnetha Fältskog – The Famous Introvert
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