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Classical Perspectives
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Lusitano: The First Known Black Composer, Acknowledged With Luminous Clarity

THE MARIAN CONSORT resurrects the Motets of VICENTE LUSITANO, the first known Black composer and a highly regarded 16th Century music theorist.
by David McGee
 
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Sing We Now of Christmas
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The Coolest Yule

The Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet's first seasonal outpouring, FOOLS FOR YULE, offers some bracing surprises in its mix of original songs and classic holiday fare.
by David McGee
 
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Christine Santelli's Video Of The Month
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‘Season Of A Child’

At the Rockwood Music Hall in New York City, Christine Santelli performs her original song ‘Season of a Child’ in this July 19, 2008 performance. For those in or visiting New York City, the PATH Café at 131 Christopher Str...
by David McGee
 
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Bob Marovich's Gospel Picks
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Bob Marovich’s Gospel Picks

Outstanding new gospel outpourings reviewed, from MYRON BUTLER, MALI MUSIC, INSTRUMENTS OF MUSICK, NASHVILLE LIFE MUSIC, ALL NATIONS MUSIC, THE ANOINTED CENTRAL KENTUCKY MASS CHOIR and DAVID BILLINGSLEY
by David McGee
 
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The Perfect ‘Storm’

One of our great contemporary gospel singers has returned from a four-year recording hiatus with her strongest album yet. 'Til The Storm Passes By captures the versatile Lynda Randle at her testifying best on a powerhouse colle...
by David McGee
 
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Sing We Now of Christmas
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Marvin Gaye Sings a Christmas Song

The story behind MARVIN GAYE's 'I Want to Come Home for Christmas,' a Vietnam Vet's appeal.
by David McGee
 
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