Ravi Shankar, 1920-2012
posted by Tom on December 12, 2012 at 10:18 am
in Ravi Shankar, Indian music, Beatles, collaborator
This wonderful performance from Monterey Pop 1967 captures the unsurpassed technique and profound spirit of one of the most inspiring musicians of modern times.....
Gift Ideas for the Music Obsessed
posted by Tom on December 05, 2012 at 10:20 am
in boxed set, anthologies, music collections, Anniversary Editions, gift guide
On Seeing Neil Young and Crazy Horse
posted by Tom on November 30, 2012 at 11:48 am
in Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Psychedelic Pill
(Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Thursday Nov. 29.)
Why Record Stores (and Record Store Day) Matters
posted by Tom on November 22, 2012 at 10:13 am
in Black Friday, record store day, limited edition releases, music discovery
This year’s Record Store Day coincides with Black Friday, the mostly incomprehensible superstorm of shopping that follows Thanksgiving.
New Obsession: Ensemble Instrumental National du Mali
posted by Tom on November 19, 2012 at 10:42 am
in traditional music of Mali, African music
Unexpected Iran/Israel story….
posted by Tom on November 13, 2012 at 9:45 am
in Rita Jahanforuz, NPR All Things Considered, Persian music
Here's more proof, if any were needed, that music transcends geopolitical conflict..... NPR's
storyyesterday about the Israeli singer Rita Jahanforuz's new album.
More Next Stop/After That
posted by Tom on November 12, 2012 at 10:22 am
in Listening recommendations, 1000 Recordings, Tim Maia, Grizzly Bear, Dr. John, Magico, Animal Collective, Frank Zappa
Since the publication of 1000 Recordings, there have been thousands of truly great new releases – and possibly an equal number of reissues of music that was pretty much unavailable during the research. Some of these I’ve noted in the blog, and more will come. Today I’m posting something a bit different – additional Next Stop listening suggestions for a few entries. Happy exploring….
On the Unexpected Psychedelic Pill
posted by Tom on October 31, 2012 at 10:29 am
in Neil Young, Crazy Horse, Psychedelic Pill, Walk Like a Giant
This week I did a short review of Neil Young's Psychedelic Pill on NPR's All Things Considered. To check it out, click here.
