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Blonde on Blonde – Bob Dylan (1966)

Posted on November 15, 2019 by

“Blonde on Blonde is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on June 20, 1966 by Columbia Records. Recording sessions began in New York in October 1965 with numerous backing musicians, including members of Dylan’s live backing … Continue reading →

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Ska

Posted on November 9, 2019 by

“Ska (/skɑː/; Jamaican: [skjæ]) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. It combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Ska is … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Tape Center

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

Bill Maginnis, Tony Martin, Ramon Sender, Mort Subotnick, Pauline Oliveros. “The man’s voice you are hearing is Daniel Hamm, describing the beating he took in the Harlem 28th precinct. The police were about to take the boys out to be … Continue reading →

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Son House: The Lost King Of The Delta Blues

Posted on October 23, 2019 by

“Intense is the one word that describes Son House (21 March 1902 – 19 October 1988)and his version of the blues. He was a major influence on Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson, like both of them, when Son sang the … Continue reading →

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Crosscurrents – Danny Kalb & Stefan Grossman (1969)

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

“Originally released in 1969, Crosscurrents is the meeting of two very different guitarists collaborating on the blues and other folk forms. This is deep American white music played with character, innocence, and instrumental acumen. Danny Kalb was one of the … Continue reading →

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Jefferson Airplane Plays on a New York Rooftop; Jean-Luc Godard Captures It (1968)

Posted on October 12, 2019 by

“Just when you think you’ve seen everything Jean-Luc Godard has ever shot, something like this surfaces. If you’re only now considering tucking into the feast that is Godard’s filmography, don’t let his abundance of uncollected odds, ends, clips, and shorts … Continue reading →

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Cruel Sister – Pentangle (1970)

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

“Originally released in 1970, this was the fourth release from the British folk-rock group Pentangle and may qualify as their swan song. With only five songs, Jacqui McShee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Terry Cox, and Danny Thompson create a dense, … Continue reading →

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