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Photo Of Sarah Savoy & The Francadians

Sarah Savoy & The Francadians more »

From France, United States

Sarah Savoy & the Francadians are a group of dedicated musicians based in Paris, France, led by Louisiana-born and -raised Sarah Savoy. Brought up by &hellip » read more

Photo Of Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings more »

From United States

The water board of Augusta, Georgia must be putting something into its supply. Not only does the town boast James Brown as its most famous son, it?s a&hellip » read more

Photo Of Simone White

Simone White more »

From United States

Intimate indie-folk from beguilingly pretty voice Signed to Damon Albarn's uber-cool Honest Jons label and favourably compared to Karen Dalton, the c&hellip » read more

Simon Shaheen & Qantara more »

From Cuba, France, United States

Simon Shaheen, master of both the oud and violin, has broken much new ground in his career, mixing traditional Arabic music into jazz. With his new ba&hellip » read more

Photo Of Solomon Burke 21/03/1940 - 10/10/10

Solomon Burke 21/03/1940 - 10/10/10 more »

From United States

Solomon Burke 21/03/1940 - 10/10/10 Solomon Burke is truly one of popular music's larger-than-life figures. His records helped create the exhilaratin&hellip » read more

Photo Of Soul Rebels

Soul Rebels more »

From United States

If jazz music is the heart of New Orleans, then the Soul Rebels' music is the blood that pumps through the city's veins. The Soul Rebels Brass Band em&hellip » read more

Photo Of Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Spanish Harlem Orchestra more »

From United States

It?s a corner of Manhattan Island that?s never been troubled by the tourist buses and, despite being immortalised in song by Aretha Franklin, is rewar&hellip » read more

Stanley Jordan more »

From United States

2001 biography: By now, the story of virtuoso guitarist Stanley Jordan?s discovery and rise to international acclaim is almost as legendary as his rev&hellip » read more

Steinski more »

From United States

For a chap who, rather implausibly, used to write advertising copy for some of the world?s bluest blue-chip companies, Steve Stein has a rather unimpe&hellip » read more

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Stephen Pekar more »

From United States

Geologist Stephen Pekar investigates historical climate and oceanographic changes, from when CO2 was at the high levels predicted for this century. T&hellip » read more

Suzanne Vega more »

From United States

Biography from A&M Records When Suzanne Vega released her now seminal 1985 self-titled debut, few could have then anticipated the mini-industry of ac&hellip » read more

Taj Mahal Trio more »

From United States

It?s a curious thing to adopt the name of a building for your own, so it?s a good job that Henry Saint Clair Fredericks chose a structure that?s shrou&hellip » read more

Photo Of The Blind Boys Of Alabama

The Blind Boys Of Alabama more »

From United States

When the Blind Boys of Alabama first formed as a gospel quartet more than 60 (yes, 60!) years ago, the planet was deep in the throes of the Second Wor&hellip » read more

The Magnetic Fields more »

From United States

James Joyce wrote 'Ulysses', the encyclopaedic novel. East Village indie-face and troubadour of the sweet 'n' sour American dream, Stephin Merritt an&hellip » read more

The Neville Brothers more »

From United States

More than a group, more even than a family affair, the Neville Brothers are a true institution of music. Their incredible music reflects all of the mu&hellip » read more

Photo Of The Savoy Family Cajun Band

The Savoy Family Cajun Band more »

From United States

The first family of Louisiana's rural music Louisiana is a beautiful yet turbulent place, one that's known plenty of upheaval, whether by the hand of&hellip » read more

The Tosca Strings more »

From United States

A talented young sextet from Austin, Texas.&hellip » read more

The Walkabouts more »

From United States

Biography provided by artist management, April 2002: The Walkabouts have developed their vision of a touching, deeply humane music beyond any Americ&hellip » read more

Photo Of Tim O'Brien's Two Ocean Trio

Tim O'Brien's Two Ocean Trio more »

From Ireland (Irish Republic), New Zealand, United States

From three different continents, and with two vast oceans between them, these musicians have found common ground in roots, bluegrass, gospel and Ameri&hellip » read more