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From punk to country: the evolution of Jon Langford
At a time when the most public face of country music can politely be called "conservative," Mekon's frontman and alternative-country voyager, ......(Continue Reading) 'Bang': Guns, rap, and silence - violence in rap music
A lot of people were interested in the Sean "Puffy" Combs trial: fans of rap music; celebrity-watchers; connoisseurs of popular culture. But one group ......(Continue Reading)Plain brown rappers - impact of presidential candidate Bill Clinton's challenge to violence in rap lyrics
Clinton's disapproval of Sister Souljah and Ice T's lyrics advocating the murder of white policemen and people was a positive move but it missed the point ......(Continue Reading)Rufus Wainwright: while other singers play it safe, this one is not afraid to speak—or sing—his mind. Here, Elton John gets under the skin of
I wanted to Interview Rufus Wainwright because in my opinion his new album, Want One, is an incredible piece of work. As a musician and a songwriter, ......(Continue Reading)Country music a common language in Texas town
LUCKENBACH, Texas -- They like to say around here that you can't find a place more laid-back without being unconscious. Drive down a single-lane ......(Continue Reading)
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