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Bridging the Straits of Florida
Aug 11, 2017
By Stephen Mayne
This week we have renowned Cuban musicians discussing everything from their recent collaborative album covering American songs, to the political relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, plus elsewhere we update on the specter of nuclear war, Russia raids, climate change activism, and the death of a legend. More
The Singer Battled Alzheimer's Since 2011
Aug 08, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Country legend Glen Campbell has died, his official Twitter page reports. In 2011 Campbell announced he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In June Campbell released his final album, Adiós, which was recorded in Nashville between 2012 and 2013 and was his 64th studio album. More
Reviews
Jun 07, 2017
By Matthew Berlyant
Unlike other recent albums of Glen Campbell’s that combined covers of ‘60s and ‘70s tunes with more modern material by songwriters like Paul Westerberg, this features Campbell covering 12 of his all-time favorite songs by writers like Jimmy Webb, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and others. More
Aug 08, 2012
By Kenny S. McGuane
After 37 years as a Japanese, import-only rarity, this 1975 concert album has been given its first release on American CD. While not a must-buy, it’s a long overdue release for completists and anyone else interested hearing one of the last century’s most popular and accomplished performers at the very top of his game and the height of his success.
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