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SHAKTI’s Anniversary Tour Documented On Disc

June 25, 2025

Back in 2023, when SHAKTI embarked on a reunion tour, after four decades in recording limbo, to celebrate the ensemble’s 50th anniversary, nobody could predict that it was the last time John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain performed together. The latter’s … Continue reading →

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Mick Ralphs Passed Away

June 23, 2025

It’s a talent to not overplay, and that was what made Mick Ralphs, who died today at the age of 81, so special. A guitarist in two great groups where strutting one’s stuff seemed like a requirement, he remained modest, … Continue reading →

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Doc Pomus’ Demos Boxed Up To Reveal Songwriting Secrets

June 23, 2025

On June 27th, the great Doc Pomus would have turned 100 years of age, and it’s a great reason to release a massive box set of his original sketches for pieces that made the American songwriter one of principal architects … Continue reading →

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PAVLOV’S DOG Mark Their 50th Anniversary With New Album

June 21, 2025

It’s been five decades since the world was stunned to hear PAVLOV’S DOG debut album which made the American ensemble darlings of progressive rock realm, and though matching the creative triumph of proved to be a nigh on impossible task, … Continue reading →

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Crucial Points Of CARAVAN History Highlighted In Vinyl Box Set

June 19, 2025

While there’s no shortage of CARAVAN‘s concert albums, most of these originated from a late era of the Canterbury legends’ existence, with only a few, not counting their BBC recordings, harking back to the first half of the ’70s. That’s … Continue reading →

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