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By Mel on December 9, 2010
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I’d picked up Tradi-Mods vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics. From the liner notes: I first heard Konono’s first record 3-4 years ago and I responded right away to this utterly functional polyrhythmic party music. It reminded me of that style of north-Mississippi blues where there are no […]
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By Mel on December 7, 2010
Gezelligheid, as I understand it, doesn’t have an exact English translation. My first encounter with it was last year at the first Chicago show — I flew in from Denver several hours before the show started, stayed around the corner from Fourth Presbyterian, and flew back early the following afternoon. I have never been anywhere […]
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By Sarah on May 24, 2010
This week might as well be known as the Week of Great Shows that I Can’t Go to Because I Have to Prepare for People to Come Install New Carpet. Home ownership is not always worth it, let me tell you.
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Concert Review: Andrew Bird, Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 12/7
By Mel on December 9, 2010
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I’d picked up Tradi-Mods vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics. From the liner notes: I first heard Konono’s first record 3-4 years ago and I responded right away to this utterly functional polyrhythmic party music. It reminded me of that style of north-Mississippi blues where there are no […]
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