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Roberta Flack

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Nicolas Basque of Plants and Animals on progressing from sprawling instrumentals

    Plants and Animals (due tonight at the hi-dive) began life as an all instrumental band in Montreal making sprawling rock epics informed by an improvisational sensibility. But by the time the band was ready for its 2008 debut full-length, Parc Avenue, it no longer seemed to feel the need to explore i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    As Black History Month comes to a close, we reflect on the influential Sounds of Blackness

    Black History Month 2012 has been a doozy. Beginning with the tragic and shocking death of Don Cornelius to dealing with equally troubling news of Whitney Houston's passing as the month wore on. Most interesting about this time is the ways in which the music healed us. When Whitney died, DJs played ... More >>

  • Music

    June 30, 2011

    Jazz singer Rene Marie talks about the past and her future

    Black History Month 2012 has been a doozy. Beginning with the tragic and shocking death of Don Cornelius to dealing with equally troubling news of Whitney Houston's passing as the month wore on. Most interesting about this time is the ways in which the music healed us. When Whitney died, DJs played ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2009

    Q&A with Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers

    Crackerfarm​Arena rock is making a comeback. Thanks to bands like My Morning Jacket, Wilco and North Carolina's the Avett Brothers, the spirit and tradition of the '70s is swelling and helping to conjure up images of rock and roll when it was at it's purest, most visceral and most likely bearded. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    Q&A with Adele

    British singer-songwriter Adele Adkins, who's in town for a sold-out show at the Bluebird Theater tonight, is having a moment. She's been nominated for four Grammy awards, including Song of the Year and Best New Artist, in conjunction with 19, an album named for her age upon the time of its releas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2008

    Delegating Denver #37 of 56: North Carolina

    British singer-songwriter Adele Adkins, who's in town for a sold-out show at the Bluebird Theater tonight, is having a moment. She's been nominated for four Grammy awards, including Song of the Year and Best New Artist, in conjunction with 19, an album named for her age upon the time of its releas ... More >>

  • Film

    August 16, 2007

    The Ten

    And on the seventh day, God created sketch comedy.

  • Music

    January 11, 2007

    Erin Bode

    Saturday, January 13, Dazzle, 303-839-5100.

  • Film

    March 2, 2006

    Get Down With Dave

    Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party.

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party.

  • Film

    May 16, 2002

    Hugh Fidelity

    Grant grows from a badly drawn Boy to a man in charming fashion.

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Discmania

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • Music

    May 3, 2001

    Eugene McDaniels

    Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse (Label M)

  • Music

    December 28, 2000

    On the Records

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

  • Music

    June 17, 1999

    Feedback

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

  • Music

    August 6, 1998

    Beyond the Fugees

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

  • Music

    October 2, 1997

    Rap Gets Puffy

    Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop.

  • Music

    February 20, 1997

    Feedback

    Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop.

  • Music

    February 13, 1997

    Quiz Show

    Before you declare yourself a Grammy expert, let Backbeat test your skills.

  • Music

    July 4, 1996

    Survey Says

    Are Denver listeners getting the radio they deserve? A Backbeat investigation.

  • Calendar

    May 16, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    Are Denver listeners getting the radio they deserve? A Backbeat investigation.

  • Music

    March 21, 1996

    Rhymes of Passion

    The Fugees are determined to make rap, not war.

  • Music

    November 2, 1994

    SHLOCK OF THE NEW

    The Fugees are determined to make rap, not war.

  • Music

    March 23, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    The Fugees are determined to make rap, not war.

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