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Buddy Collette, Jazz Saxophonist and Bandleader, Dead at 89

Buddy Collette, jazz musician, bandleader and civil rights advocate, died on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. ... Read More »

Vijay Iyer Has Nowhere to Hide on 'Solo'

It seems that pianist Vijay Iyer has been getting accolades from everywhere since the release of 2009's ‘Historicity.’ ... Read More »

Lenny Kravitz Lists His Top Musical Influences

When Michael Jackson passed away earlier this year one of the most moving tributes came from Lenny ... Read More »

Joan Baez Footage From the '50s Found in Freezer

As a part of the 'American Masters' series, PBS produced a documentary on Joan Baez entitled 'How ... Read More »

Promise Fulfilled in the Musical Land of K'naan

Some artists' stories overshadow their art. K'naan Warsame knows that some may think that's the case ... Read More »

Femi Kuti Trumpets a New Era for Afrobeat

Femi Kuti is dragging a bit, recovering from an illness that marred his otherwise triumphant ... Read More »