CD review: Benefit disc showcases Collins' lyric talent (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) "Born to the Breed" is not only a tribute to Judy Collins, it also is one to good songwriting and performance. Just as Collins moved from the folk songs of Pete Seeger to the music of Kurt Weill and Stephen Sondheim, this album treks through a world of singers. us.rd.yahoo.com
Diversity a major theme in Christian musician's life (Access Atlanta) Toby McKeehan is a blue-eyed Virginia native who makes Christian music with a unique blend of funk, rock, hip-hop, reggae and rap. us.rd.yahoo.com
Give in to Jedi Mind Tricks at Crocodile Rock (The Express-Times) Photo Courtesy Of ArtistNewly-reunited Philadelphia backpacker hip-hop trio Jedi Mind Tricks bring their sometimes cosmic, often violent and always paranoid rap music to Allentown's Crocodile Rock Cafe on Monday. The venue opens at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 in... us.rd.yahoo.com
A rap master plays to his weaknesses (The Globe and Mail) Kanye West's latest offering features a Frankenvoice with all the imperfections programmed out. us.rd.yahoo.com
The Best Music of 2008 (East Bay Express) One of the most promising musicians to emerge from Berkeley High's Jazz Ensemble in recent years, Ambrose Akinmusire proves on his debut album that he's not only a captivating bandleader but a meticulous composer as well. us.rd.yahoo.com
American Music Awards live performance reviews (Los Angeles Times) All the grades, from Miley to Kanye to Alicia. us.rd.yahoo.com
Kanye West Says Mr. Hudson Could Be 'Bigger Than Me'; The Clipse Try To Top Andre 3000: Mixtape Monday (MTV Music Television) Charles Hamilton becomes "Sonic the Hamilton," Kanye West discovers U.K. crooner Mr. Hudson and more, in Mixtape Monday. us.rd.yahoo.com
Homeland Security (San Diego Reader) Where available/price: Access Hip Hop in Pacific Beach for $10.95 (CD and vinyl), CDBaby.com for $10.99 (CD) and $5.50 (vinyl), iTunes for $9.99 (download), Spin Records in Carlsbad for $10.99 (CD), Lou’s Records in Encinitas for $10.99 (CD), M Theory in Mission Hills for $10.99 (CD), the Armory in downtown San Diego for $10.99 (CD) and $5.50 (vinyl), Undergroundhiphop.com for $4.97 (vinyl). us.rd.yahoo.com
Eminem plans return to spotlight with memoir and new album (The News Journal) When the world last touched base with Eminem's music career, things were looking rough. In the fall of 2005, the Detroit rap superstar was at a nadir -- tumbling into rehab, canceling concerts, contemplating an end to his recording career. us.rd.yahoo.com
SF Rappers Use Album, Shows to Spread Love (NBC Bay Area) San Francisco based hip-hop group 40Love talks about their latest album and playing shows in the Bay. us.rd.yahoo.com
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