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When it comes to roots-rock-reggae music, few old-school legends who are still touring have the pedigree for great songwriting that Don Carlos possesses. Although he's often...
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Like the Allmans or the Wainwrights in their own genres, the Marsalis clan is indisputably one of the first families of jazz. Of the six sons raised by the family's...
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Southern California's rock/ska band Sublime was one hell of a music outfit while it lasted. The group, fronted by affable lead singer Bradley Nowell, kicked out funky riffs...
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Toronto is known for its cultural mash-ups, and its musical exports are naturally reflective of the demographics. You can hear some of that multiculti genre-fusing in the...
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They wanna know why South Florida is runnin' shit right now," Rick Ross howls into a microphone during a recent performance as sweat drips from his brow. " 'Cause we got hits...
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South Florida is vying to become the bling capital of America — but not like you'd expect. We've already got BET's annual Spring Bling in Riviera Beach, a two-day...
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For hip-hop fans in search of a swank party on New Year's Eve, this is the place to be. Philadelphia's legendary band, the Roots, is playing an intimate show at the Florida...
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South Florida's favorite jam band, the Heavy Pets, recently returned from two months of touring with an evolved writing style, a new EP, and many stories to tell. Their latest...
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That's right everybody, I kissed a girl," declares Katy Perry to an audience of screaming teenagers. "She was hot, and I liked it!" With that, an entire arena full of teens...
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There's no denying that Black Chiney is one of the best reggae sound systems in South Florida, possibly the country. They're constantly traveling the world playing dancehall...
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Anyone familiar with the beach bar culture of Deerfield Beach knows the Resolvers. At times, this five-man reggae band can single-handedly draw everyone within ear range into...
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There's no doubt that VP Records is the upper echelon music label when it comes to reggae worldwide. So at the end of the year, legions of reggae fans look forward to their...
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Bluesman Seth Walker sings like a man who's had his heart broken one too many times. Since his genre of choice calls for a bit of misfortune, that's not necessarily a bad...
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Writing about Lil Wayne this late into 2008 is a difficult challenge — mainly because there's almost nothing left to say. The popular 26-year-old rapper grabbed the...
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When it comes to music, hearing the last name Allman automatically makes one think of Southern-rock royalty. The Allman Brothers Band of old were quintessential rock gods...
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For a lot of people, it's easy to assume that most Christian hip-hop is the same. You can expect lots of shoutouts to Jesus, no cursing, and average skills that rarely sound...
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Until recently, Denver wasn't a locale especially known for its thriving hip-hop culture. But when the multiculti indie group Flobots burst out onto the national scene two...
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In the quagmire of Art Basel parties going on this month, one of the coolest gigs for the urban crowd is this Stones Throw Records-sponsored bash featuring Madlib. The Oxnard,...
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On the cover of the December issue of popular hip-hop tome XXL magazine is a feature on the top ten MCs of 2009. They're being billed as "The 10 Freshmen" who are poised to...
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Puerto Rico isn't a country known for rock music. If we're talking recognition for salsa and reggaetón, sure, and hip-hop at times too. But rock? It's not what...
