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Stevie Wonder

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    American Idol Top 12: Jessica Sanchez makes Whitney Houston proud

    Last night's episode of American Idol wasn't nearly as awkward as we had anticipated. With the ladies required to perform songs from the late Whitney Houston's catalog (and the men required to do Stevie Wonder), we expected there to be more sensitivity surrounding the singer and her recent passing. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2012

    American Idol: From 25 to the Top 13

    After weeks of anticipation, the top thirteen contestants of American Idol were revealed. Last night's episode, however seemingly straightforward, wasn't short of Adele-drenched drama, though. Spoilers: Jen Hirsh, Reed Grimm and Brielle Von Hugel all had to sing for their lives -- and all fell flat ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2012

    American Idol is back, with a new host of hopefuls

    If the hat Steven Tyler wore during last night's premiere of American Idol is anything to go by, it's going to be an interesting season.​Nearly eight months since Scotty McCreery became America's latest Idol in May 2011, it's good to have the cast of American Idol 2.0 back in action. To wit, R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Kurt Elling on his new album and working with Don Was

    ​With a number of Grammys under his belt, and being named "Male Singer of the Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association six times in the last decade, Kurt Elling is one of the world's top jazz vocalists. On his latest effort, The Gate, released in February on Concord, Elling teamed up with leg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Michael Sempert of Birds & Batteries on Panorama and San Francisco

    Su-Yin MahBirds & Batteries​ San Francisco's Birds & Batteries may be essentially a pop band, but the lushness of the act's songwriting and the ability to evoke and articulate complex emotions with poetry and intensity is a rare talent these days. The group's latest album, 2010's Panorama, li ... More >>

  • Music

    January 27, 2011

    The Matchbox is set to take over Orange Cat Studios

    Su-Yin MahBirds & Batteries​ San Francisco's Birds & Batteries may be essentially a pop band, but the lushness of the act's songwriting and the ability to evoke and articulate complex emotions with poetry and intensity is a rare talent these days. The group's latest album, 2010's Panorama, li ... More >>

  • Music

    January 20, 2011

    BLKHRTS

    BLK S BTFL
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    Tonight: Aloe Blacc at City Hall

    ​In an age where "vintage polaroid" is considered a look, Aloe Blacc's throwback style isn't much to write home about. But its not Blacc's retro-cool appearance that makes him stand out -- its his stunning, soulful voice and desire to mobilize social change through his music that deserves th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2010

    Last Night: MiMosa and Two Fresh Bass-Bomb Cervantes Re:Definition Night One

    All photos by Hunter StevensCervantes' crowd last night.​Last night Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom hosted a night of dub-stepping, electronic, jam band and drum and bass-infused mayhem with headliners MiMosa and Two Fresh selling out the newly renovated venue. Mimosa and friends Raw Russ, Br ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    Colorado Rockies lose crucial game to San Diego Padres at home -- and it's all my fault

    Miguel Tejada.​Who's to blame for the Colorado Rockies snapping their ten-game winning streak with a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres at home last night? The starting pitcher, who gave up a two-run shot to Miguel Tejada before many fans had found their seats? The bullpen, which allowed the Pad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Graffiti Black on his muses, inspiration and the four categories of Colorado hip-hop

    ​Hailing from Montbello, Graffiti Black is a 23-year-old producer, writer and graphic designer known for creating sharp and distinct sounds that are both vibrant and accessible. He flips familiar elements and samples with flair and an experienced ear. Artists such as Innerstate Ike, Mr. Midas, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2010

    Who'd have thought Justin Bieber's My World 2.0 would prove an accurate title?

    There you have it: Fourteen-year-old Bieber's debut full-length is on top of the Billboard album chart. His debut EP, meanwhile, is at number five. That one's called My World (get it?) -- can't argue with either title. This makes him the youngest chart-topper since Stevie Wonder, yet something te ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2010

    We Are the World 25/2010 performers pull off impressive performance

    All right, so we were admittedly skeptical of how this whole "We Are the World" remake was going to turn out with the seemingly random cast of characters organizers assembled. When we first glimpsed the initial list of those present the night of the recording, there were some head scratchers in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Q&A with Leo Nocentelli of the Meters

    ​Leo Nocentelli is most well known as the innovative guitarist in the pioneering, New Orleans funk band the Meters. His clipped guitar tone and smoothly executed improvisations have been imitated by virtually everyone who has ever tried to play funk. Growing up in New Orleans, Nocentelli had ... More >>

  • News

    November 12, 2009

    Do you need to impersonate Barack Obama to get a gig these days?

    ​Leo Nocentelli is most well known as the innovative guitarist in the pioneering, New Orleans funk band the Meters. His clipped guitar tone and smoothly executed improvisations have been imitated by virtually everyone who has ever tried to play funk. Growing up in New Orleans, Nocentelli had ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2008

    Mile High Makeout: Missing In Action

    ​Leo Nocentelli is most well known as the innovative guitarist in the pioneering, New Orleans funk band the Meters. His clipped guitar tone and smoothly executed improvisations have been imitated by virtually everyone who has ever tried to play funk. Growing up in New Orleans, Nocentelli had ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 8, 2008

    Vine Street Pub

    A new tavern pours on the charm.

  • Music

    November 22, 2007

    Marcus Strickland

    This jazzman was born with sax appeal.

  • Music

    October 25, 2007

    For Those About to Rockies

    Watching the World Series on TV? Here’s some situational music for the occasion.

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2007

    My Gift to You, Rockies Fans

    Watching the World Series on TV? Here’s some situational music for the occasion.

  • Home Entertainment

    October 4, 2007

    Party Pooper

    The Wii's latest pool game is a cue stick in the mud.

  • Music

    September 27, 2007

    A Tale of Two Rappers

    How the hype played out in the 50 Cent vs. Kanye battle royal.

  • Music

    August 23, 2007

    Tower of Power Holds Its Charge

    Three decades on, the Oakland ensemble still knows what is hip.

  • Music

    April 5, 2007

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Home Entertainment

    February 8, 2007

    Hand It to Him

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    September 21, 2006

    Tommy Emmanuel

    Saturday, September 23, First Church of Divine Science, 303-777-1003.

  • Music

    June 8, 2006

    Teen Dream

    All the ladies love Chris Brown.

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2006

    Idol Scorecard

    All the ladies love Chris Brown.

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    All the ladies love Chris Brown.

  • Music

    July 28, 2005

    Sound Bites

    All the ladies love Chris Brown.

  • Music

    July 14, 2005

    Sound Bites

    All the ladies love Chris Brown.

  • Music

    April 7, 2005

    South San Gabriel

    The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through (Misra)

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2004

    Heart of Glass

    What's old is new with the Bang on a Can All-Stars

  • Music

    November 7, 2002

    Constant Evolution

    The weirdest thing about Del tha Funkee Homosapien isn't his mind. It's his ability to get better and better.

  • Music

    October 10, 2002

    Musiq Maker

    On his latest album, the Soulchild grows up.

  • Music

    August 2, 2001

    The Voyage Out

    Jazz singer Nnenna Freelon has touched the “devil's music” with her own world-class style.

  • Film

    April 6, 2000

    A Bad Ticker

    Return to Me is so bad it may never go away.

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Time of the Season

    This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

  • Music

    July 22, 1999

    Feedback

    This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

  • Music

    October 23, 1997

    Feedback

    This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

  • Music

    September 4, 1997

    Clear as Crystal

    This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

  • Music

    December 12, 1996

    Feedback

    This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

  • News

    August 8, 1996

    Games Networks Play

    This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

  • Music

    January 17, 1996

    THE ENVELOPE PLEASE

    HERE'S WHAT GRAMMY HOPEFULS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR.

  • Music

    December 27, 1995

    THE GOODS

    THERE WEREN'T THOUSANDS OF FIRST-RATE RECORDS RELEASED IN 1995. BUT THERE WERE NINETY.

  • Film

    October 11, 1995

    BROTHERS OF INVENTION

    THERE WEREN'T THOUSANDS OF FIRST-RATE RECORDS RELEASED IN 1995. BUT THERE WERE NINETY.

  • Music

    March 22, 1995

    AND THE WINNER WAS...

    THERE WEREN'T THOUSANDS OF FIRST-RATE RECORDS RELEASED IN 1995. BUT THERE WERE NINETY.

  • Music

    February 15, 1995

    STAX OF WAX

    THERE WEREN'T THOUSANDS OF FIRST-RATE RECORDS RELEASED IN 1995. BUT THERE WERE NINETY.

  • News

    November 9, 1994

    EJECTION DAY

    THERE WEREN'T THOUSANDS OF FIRST-RATE RECORDS RELEASED IN 1995. BUT THERE WERE NINETY.

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