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“Purple Rain” At 40
When Prince dropped "Purple Rain" (both the movie and the album), the music world would never be the same.
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Khruangbin: Hard to Pronounce, Easy to Listen To
Khruangbin is a trippy Texas trio mixing up everything from Thai funk to jazz to psychedelic rock. Paul McCartney's a fan; are you?
Early Nina Simone As the “Blackbird”
A new collection of Nina Simone's earliest recordings is an intriguing roadmap of her musical (and stylistic) journey.
The Bold Groove of ’74
In '74, a lot was happening in America. The Soul, R&B, and Funk hits topping the charts made a bold statement about what was going on.
The Gospel According to Al Green
The life and journey of Al Green rivals that of almost any Old Testament figure. But at the end of it all is his glorious music.