The New York Times – Music:
Digging through more than 900 episodes was bound to yield some surprises — and some warm memories. The experience didn’t disappoint.
Author: Alan Light
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Meet Jelly Roll, the Rapper Turned Country Singer Rousing Nashville
The New York Times – Music:
The 38-year-old artist born Jason DeFord has been turning his struggles into music for years. Now it has a bit more twang, and a lot more attention.
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How Cold War Politics Destroyed the Band Blood, Sweat & Tears
The New York Times – Music:
A new documentary chronicles the strange, intrigue-filled saga of Blood, Sweat & Tears and its disastrous Eastern Bloc tour in 1970.
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Brings Something New to the Beacon: A Four-Part LP
The New York Times – Music:
“I Am the Moon,” inspired by the 12th century Persian poem “Layla and Majnun,” gave the roots rockers focus, perspective and a host of new songs to play at their New York residency.
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‘Summer of Soul’ Reclaims a Concert Documentary Tradition
The New York Times – Music:
As music stars turn to movies as promotional tools, the Questlove project looks back to a golden age of filmed performances that the academy rarely acknowledges.