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- Chuck Wicks: Turning Point
- Green River Ordinance: Fifteen
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- Black Violin: Stereotypes
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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Maiysha: This Much Is True
New York soul singer-songwriter Maiysha received a Grammy nomination in the "Best Urban/Alternative Performance" category for "Wanna Be," one of the more personal songs from her debut CD, "This Much Is True." Maiysha is a trained jazz singer who is … Continue reading
Posted in Jazz, R & B, Urban-Hip-hop
Tagged Eusonia, Maiysha
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Storm Lee: Soulfillapopkilla
Storm Lee has spent years writing songs and singing backup for many stars. But Lee wanted to step forward as a solo artist and singer. The result is "Soulfillapopkilla," co-produced with Marcus Brown, an eighties-influenced collection of synth pop and … Continue reading
Neil Michael Hagerty and the Howling Hex: Earth Junk
Neil Michael Hagerty’s notion of songwriting is closer to penning existential non-fiction about faraway places and forlorn attitudes. His latest CD, "The Howling Hex: Earthjunk," is a stripped down mix of vocals, distorted guitars and layered keys that evoke mirages … Continue reading
Posted in Alt-Indie
Tagged Drag City, Neil Michael Hagerty and the Howling Hex
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