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JONI MITCHELL  

Christine reviews the tremendous release that unites the likes of Bjork, Prince, Elvis Costello and Sufjan Stevens together on one album. A dizzying roster pays homage to a considerably underrated influence: Joni Mitchell.

First-rate DVD captures Joni Mitchell's career from the 1960s Greenwich village folk scene all the way into the next century. A queen of the folk scene, Mitchell also recorded albums that embraced jazz, rock and world music.

Legendary jazzman Herbie Hancock salutes the music and muse of Joni Mitchell on his new album.

There are many songs across all musical genres that feature names of states, whether its a Broadway musical song about Oklahoma or Joni Mitchell singing about California, from sea to shining sea there are gobs of songs about states.

With the release of her second album Back to Me, Kathleen Edwards shows that she is ready to join the ranks of such other famous female Canadian singer/songwriters as Joni Mitchell and Sarah McLachlan.

Often this initial wisdom carries on throughout one's life, yet for many, it only lingers until the tragedy or event is forgotten, and people begin to go back to being ignorant and oblivious

I am a professional song-writer with SOCAN and a musician. I taught myself classical guitar at a tender twelve years of age and would like to assist others who have in mind of wanting to learn this artistic skill.

Many people only think of Prince as the 1980's megastar. They only remember the massive hits like 'Purple Rain,' 'Little Red Corvette,' and 'Raspberry Beret.' But since hitting the music world in 1978, Prince has consistently released music.

Forty years after they first came together, British folk-rock legends the Strawbs continue to make music that reaches across the generations, appealing to young and old and connecting with folk-rock and prog-rock fans alike.

Although American director Martin Scorsese, who was finally awarded the Oscar for Best Director this year, is known primarily for his fiction films, his documentaries are just as rich and compelling.

Music Genres Explained

Manhattan's Chelsea Hotel has been a hub for artists, writers, musicians, and poets for over one hundred years.

Get to know this Russian-born, American singer/songwriter.

Even an old lady can pimp her MySpace. I did it; you can too!

Long-time Jazz Percussionist, Darren Lyons takes some time out after a gig to hang with us and give an interview.

Behind much of the beautiful folk music that I so adore is a theme of collectivism.

Thomas Earl's Musical Journey Began In A Small Town

Dorian Gray had a portrait that grew ugly and disfigured as he sunk deeper into a life of degradation. Ann Coulter's own face is growing uglier and more disfigured as she sinks into a life of degradation.

MC Homeless has been featured in AP and Cleveland Scene magazine. His latest album "Trapped Under An Ohio Sky", is released this week.

Brandy Nicole Robinson born in Knoxville, TN. Moved at the age of 19 to Portland, Or then to Hawaii, then to Boston, then to Charleston, SC. Needless to say I'm not just from Knoxville. I have lived with many cultures and have grown from every experience.

Madonna's prolific career included more than a dozen record albums - this is a album-by-album review of her best work, as well as, her less interesting music.

Where do we stand in the grand scheme of things? Sometimes our own little dramas, which can encompass our world and seem overwhelming to us, are really small and inconsequential when compared with the scope of larger things.

just took a trip up to the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens. They were featuring a screening series. Last night, I saw Jazz on a Summer's Day.

Featuring McLachlan's well-known vocal prowess, a subdued set of primarily original arrangements, and even a newly penned tune with the title track, Wintersong, is a welcome addition to any Christmas collection.

Dan Fogelberg is a talented singer, songwriter and musician. He has the heart and soul of a poet. He also has a very loyal fan base that have followed him through out his inspiring career.

Review of Sarah Mclachlan's Christmas CD Wintersong.

Why are some people billionaires and some not? It's simple, staying power. David Geffen has it.

The Innocent Age is a 2-album song cycle generally held as one of the greatest works of the period, and composer/singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg's finest hour.

The Christmas season is coming! I've made a list of CDs that always make my holidays more special.

Top singer-songwriters go head-to-head in battle to determine who is the best living artist of that category.

Arguably the best vocalist working today, her captivating siren call wavers on the border between joy and heartbreak, simultaneously presenting the pleasure and pain love brings through her evocative voice.

Never a conventional trio, Gordon Bok, Ann Mayo Muir, and Ed Trickett perform as soloists and record as a group. Their albums from the 1980s are still selling well online.

Led Zeppelin's top ten songs in my opinion.

A in depth interview with Ross The Intern Mathews from the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Ross speaks candidly about his experiences on the show and his personal life.

City of Angels. Home of the Stars. La La Land. With its cultural enclaves, temperate weather and movie star glitz, Los Angeles is unlike any other city. From Santa Monica to Downtown and up to Hollywood, it's easy for anyone to get lost in this jungle.

The Album Is A Montage Of Gut Level Feelings And Emotions

This is a listing of venues that have popular music acts performing for free. Some of the acts include Kanye West, Jessica Simpson, and Lady Sovereign.

No less than Bob Dylan came to hear her sing in a small Colorado club when she was unknown and it was her popularity there that led to her being signed by Elektra Records in 1961.

This is the second part of a series that examines whether Madonna should be regarded as a truly subversive artist, or as a mainstream capitalist who should be embraced by those very same people who routinely condemn her.

Visions of babies dance in their heads.

A great read for fans of the music and times, providing a cautionary tale without feeling preachy.

All it takes is 3-5 basic chords to get started playing your favorites. This article contains a list of easy-to-play pop/folk songs and suggestions for finding chord transcriptions on the Internet.

From cover to cover, it is an absorbing and fascinating read, unforgettable.

A very interesting look back on American culture, but the name "Rock Icons" is slightly misleading. Instead of featuring entire episodes, they should have cut a bunch of rock star segments together.

It's fall. Have you been turning up the heat and watching Wes Anderson movies in your old sweaters while you eat Totinos pizza? Wash your hair and head to the dollar store for some ugly invitations. The theme party planning has begun.

Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers, but there's strong evidence it has everything to do with this Rock God...

No matter what type of concert experience you are looking for, New York City has a venue for you! From the hallowed tiers of Carnegie Hall to the graffiti splatter of CBGB's, there is something here for everyone.

Rosanna Arquette set out to interview the rock stars of yesterday, today and tomorrow for an expose on the face of the music world today. What she finds is a largely unflattering portrait.

On Thanksgiving evening, 1975, Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Rick Danko decided to grace their fans to something special.

Reviews of recently released bluegrass/newgrass including music by Sam Bush, Darol Anger and Joe Craven.