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Beyond Playlist presents Xmas-rated, part four: Variety Packs

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part four features "Variety Pac ... More >>

So Long, Sugar

Say goodbye to another Denver band.

Terrible Teens

Say goodbye to another Denver band.

Night & Day

June 25 - July 1, 1998

Getting Jazzed

The renowned Jerry González sounds off.

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Aloe Blacc

Shine Through (Stones Throw Records)

Aurora Borealis

A freewheeling new festival celebrates black art.

Thick Salsa

Denver heats up as the Colorado Salsa Open takes off.

Get a Move On

Revoluciones celebrates old times and new digs

Neat Beats

Latin jazz gets its due in a Smithsonian exhibition

That's a Wrap-Up

Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

Señor Coconut

El Gran Baile (Emperor Norton Records)

Upon Closer Review

A look at a springtime bouquet of local releases.

Fools for Love

A look at a springtime bouquet of local releases.

The Mambo King

At 74, Tito Puente is still sitting on Latin music's throne.

Thrills for the week

At 74, Tito Puente is still sitting on Latin music's throne.

Life Is a Cabaret

Welcome to the wonderful world of Cabaret Diosa.

Christmas Seasoning

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

THRILLS

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

LIBRE FOR ALL

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

THRILLS

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

PLAYLIST

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

THRILLS

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

THRILLS

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.