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Aretha Franklin

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    R.I.P. Donald "Duck" Dunn, 11/24/41 - 5/13/12

    He was the backbone, part of the nerve center of a great rhythm and blues band that made the music of a bygone era live, breathe and jump again. But Donald "Duck" Dunn's musical accomplishments went far beyond the scripted praise he earned from John Belushi playing the fictional Jake Blues in the 19 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2012

    Black Star at Cervantes', 5/11/12

    BLACK STAR @ CERVANTES' | 05.11.12 The first strains of the Beastie Boys' "No Sleep Til Brooklyn" started blaring through the speakers as Yasiin Bey shook himself onto the stage to thunderous screams of applause. Wielding an red old school "drop mike," the Brooklyn MC fist pumped and enticed the cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2012

    Leonard Cohen, Big Gigantic, Big K.R.I.T. and Thurston Moore lead this week's new shows

    A lot of big concert news this week. Really big. Emphasis on big, both in stature and some literally in name: Leonard Cohen is coming back to Colorado this fall for a date at the 1STBANK Center. Before that, though, Big Gigantic is slated to make its Red Rocks debut in September, Big K.R.I.T. will b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Portugal. The Man's Zach Carothers on making mainstream music -- "the kind that is good"

    See Also: • John Baldwin Gourley looked to his roots and found Portugal. The Man's sound • (Photos) Portugal. The Man at the Fox Theatre • Portugal. The Man at the Bluebird To be a member of the newly changed line-up of Portugal. The Man (due tonight at the Ogden Theatre) is to be spontaneo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Denver's ten best jukeboxes

    Just as music collections say a lot about people, a jukebox can do the same for a bar; it often reflect the place's personality. A lot of times, variety is key to a well-stocked jukebox, and 3 Kings Tavern, this year's winner in the Best of Denver, had that with balls, to boot. Here's a look at the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    American Idol Top 8: '80s songs prove difficult for all but Skylar Laine and Phillip Phillips

    Last night's performances by the American Idol top eight were all over the place. The theme, '80s songs, proved difficult for some, while other contestants chose just the right song for their voices and their personalities. The group performances were the most off-putting. "I'm So Excited" by Holli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    R.I.P. Don Cornelius

    On this, the first day of Black History Month 2012, there's some sad news coming out of Los Angeles: Don Cornelius, a legend who changed television forever, was found dead this morning at his home of an apparent suicide. The 75-year-old Chicago-bred civil rights-inspired journalist was the epitome ... More >>

  • News

    September 1, 2011

    For these married Denver detectives, truth is more fun than fiction

    On this, the first day of Black History Month 2012, there's some sad news coming out of Los Angeles: Don Cornelius, a legend who changed television forever, was found dead this morning at his home of an apparent suicide. The 75-year-old Chicago-bred civil rights-inspired journalist was the epitome ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 10, 2011

    Warhol in Colorado reminds us there are still "cute boys and nutty girls" in Denver

    On this, the first day of Black History Month 2012, there's some sad news coming out of Los Angeles: Don Cornelius, a legend who changed television forever, was found dead this morning at his home of an apparent suicide. The 75-year-old Chicago-bred civil rights-inspired journalist was the epitome ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2010

    Aloe Blacc, Harry Nilsson, Kid Cudi fill our playlists this week

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2008

    Q&A with Bettye LaVette

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2007

    Q&A With VHS or Beta's Craig Pfunder

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

  • Music

    November 8, 2007

    A Swell Romance

    Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova make beautiful music together — on screen and off.

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2007

    Q&A With Swell Season and Once Star Glen Hansard

    Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova make beautiful music together — on screen and off.

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2007

    More Power

    Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova make beautiful music together — on screen and off.

  • Music

    June 14, 2007

    Westword Music Showcase 2007

    Saturday, June 16

  • News

    June 23, 2005

    Westword Music Showcase 2005

    Saturday, June 16

  • Music

    May 26, 2005

    The Beatdown

    Mootown's most sacred cow still has plenty of choice cuts.

  • Calendar

    March 17, 2005

    Buzzy Blues

    A blues enthusiast digs up the backstory on some red-hot mamas.

  • Music

    October 14, 2004

    South Bound

    With Dixie in their zip code and rebellion in their blood, Drive By Truckers prove the rock will rise again.

  • Music

    August 21, 2003

    Eternal Flame

    After half a century, Burning Spear is still stoking the fire in reggae's soul.

  • News

    December 26, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of December 26, 2002

  • Music

    December 13, 2001

    Beauty and the Beat

    Nikka Costa has a big, funky voice and a great butt. Which will you notice first?

  • Music

    September 6, 2001

    Nobody Does It Better

    Blending free jazz with film lore, Sex Mob reworks old James Bond soundtracks for a sound that's shaken and stirred.

  • Music

    February 22, 2001

    Get Into the Groove

    The seven members of Groove Collective are of one mind in their pursuit of a new kind of jazz.

  • Music

    December 28, 2000

    On the Records

    Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

  • Music

    July 20, 2000

    The Same Old Shlock

    Proof that today's popular music is just as good -- and bad -- as it's always been.

  • Music

    April 27, 2000

    Shelby Lynne

    I Am Shelby Lynne
    (Polygram)

  • Music

    September 9, 1999

    Lady, Sing the Blues

    Odetta is happy to find trouble everywhere she goes.

  • Music

    November 19, 1998

    Feedback

    Odetta is happy to find trouble everywhere she goes.

  • Music

    August 20, 1998

    Storey Time

    Nina Storey is moving into one of her career's most important chapters.

  • Music

    August 6, 1998

    Beyond the Fugees

    Pinning down Wyclef Jean, one of hip-hop's hottest commodities.

  • Music

    November 20, 1997

    Good Kitty

    Pinning down Wyclef Jean, one of hip-hop's hottest commodities.

  • Music

    August 29, 1996

    John Hammond's Blues

    Pinning down Wyclef Jean, one of hip-hop's hottest commodities.

  • Music

    December 20, 1995

    MUSIC BY FAMOUS PEOPLE

    Pinning down Wyclef Jean, one of hip-hop's hottest commodities.

  • Music

    December 13, 1995

    JUST SAY NOEL

    THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS DISCS PROVIDE SOME ROUGH SLEDDING.

  • Music

    October 4, 1995

    SOUL SURVIVOR

    BURDENED BY IMPOSSIBLE EXPECTATIONS, DAVE PIRNER ACHES TO TAKE SHELTER IN SOUL ASYLUM.

  • Music

    June 21, 1995

    HIPPIE NO MORE

    BURDENED BY IMPOSSIBLE EXPECTATIONS, DAVE PIRNER ACHES TO TAKE SHELTER IN SOUL ASYLUM.

  • News

    February 1, 1995

    A REALLY BIG SHOW

    A PAIR OF CONTENDERS FOR DENVER'S WEIGHTIEST CROWN DISCUSS LIFE IN THE FAT LANE.

  • Music

    November 16, 1994

    HUNT FOR A BLUE NOVEMBER

    A PAIR OF CONTENDERS FOR DENVER'S WEIGHTIEST CROWN DISCUSS LIFE IN THE FAT LANE.

  • Music

    March 2, 1994

    THE GRANDMA AWARDS

    A PAIR OF CONTENDERS FOR DENVER'S WEIGHTIEST CROWN DISCUSS LIFE IN THE FAT LANE.

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