The Past is Present

But Beautiful

A pair of albums designed to spur reflection share ALBUM OF THE WEEK honors: NEARNESS, a classy batch of standards by TINA BRUHN and JOHNNY O'NEAL, and BEATLERIANAS by Carlos Barbosa-Lima & The Havant String Quartet

by David McGee

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Voicemail Transcriber Gives New Meaning to Pop Lyrics

As currently constituted, voicemail transcription, a promising but troubled technology, is giving new meaning to pop lyrics. Contributing editor MICHAEL SIGMAN files a first-person report on same.

by David McGee

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In Heavy Rotation: Blues & Soul From Near and Far

The latest soul from DAVE PORTER's vault; blues from CRYSTAL SHAWANDA and TERESA JAMES (via the BEATLES), and blistering blues-rock from STEVE HILL.

by David McGee

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‘Coventry Carol’: The Darkest of All Christmas Songs

Lamenting the Slaughter of the Innocents in the 12th Century, “Coventry Carol” remains a somber standard.

by David McGee

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The Deep Roots Yuletide Baedeker 2024

A holiday celebration of the best of seasonal music, movies, cartoons, literature, poetry--behold the 2024 Yuletide.

by David McGee

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On Legacy, Indian slide guitar master Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya honors the traditions of Indian music and the teachings that have inspired his journey.

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Deep Roots Magazine

But Beautiful

Voicemail Transcriber Gives New Meaning to Pop Lyrics

In Heavy Rotation: Blues & Soul From Near and Far

‘Coventry Carol’: The Darkest of All Christmas Songs

The Deep Roots Yuletide Baedeker 2024

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