‘I Just Can’t Let Us Forget’
Continuing her 'lifetime retrospective' project, RORY BLOCK pays glorious tribute to some outstanding female blues artists of yore, some undeservedly obscure..but no longer so.
David McGee
Believe
Being about the moment and the moment far ahead, BILL CURRERI's HARD ROAD HOME sends a message of buoyant self-realization at a time when it's most needed.
‘It’s Just Like An Unfinished Diamond’
You know the legend. Here's our Listener's Guide to the essential Little Richard on record.
Musical Memories
From his MUSICAL MEMORIES memoir, CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS reflects on the legacy and standing of his Romantic-era contemporary, M. JULES MASSENET
In Praise of the Torch Holder
In his second solo outing, JUNIOR SISK honors Polonius's advice: "To thine own self be true." In doing so, he creates a traditional bluegrass gem in LOAD THE WAGON.
Recovered: The Music of Monteverdi’s Teacher
Not just Monteverdi's teacher: the CHOIR OF GIRTON COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, explores the sacred music of MARC'ANTONIO INGEGNERI. ROBERT HUGILL reviews.
In The Woods, In the Illustrator’s Eyes
IN THE WOODS, DAVID ELLIOTT's poetry collection that explores 15 creatures in their woodland habitats, is beautifully illustrated by ROB DUNLAVEY, who discussed the project with JULES.
Pandemic Passover: A Moment of Rupture May Lead to a New Path
RABBI MICHAEL ROTHBAUM, reflecting on Passover's history of being recreated in 'inhospitable worlds of exile,' sees the traditional as having lessons to teach a COVID-19 planet.
BOB MAROVICH’S GOSPEL PICKS
In BOB MAROVICH's spotlight this month: bridges over troubled waters from ISAAC CARREE, MICHELLE DAVID, MIGHTY MEN OF FAITH, JOHN LEE HOOKER JR. and THE LEGENDARY BEYONS.
Updike at Easter, 2020–The Pandemic Edition
The Pandemic Edition of our annual Updike at Easter feature is comprised of 'greatest hits' from Easters past, in hopes of bringing some comfort in trying times.