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“(I Just) Died in Your Arms Tonight” from alto flutist Steve Markoff and flutist Patricia Lazzara is the latest release from a duo whose instrumental prowess has garnered well-deserved attention. The connection between these two outstanding musicians began as a teacher/student relationship when Markoff approached Lazzara seeking out instruction. Few would have ever predicted this
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Rohan Solomon’s journey from fronting the band Cyanide in his home India to working as a solo artist in some of Nashville, Tennessee’s best studios is a compelling tale. The latest chapter in that story is the release of Solomon’s latest single “It’s Christmas”. Looking back over Solomon’s discography may illuminate how surprising it is
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A lot of us will know what it is like to have “sitcom” parents. The ineffectual but well-meaning, often bumbling, and ultimately loving parents who are stalwarts in our lives. Screenwriter and food blogger’s assessment of her parents is a window into the creative cauldron that shaped her. Her urbane yet funny and mocking point
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We’re far past the days when the idea of non-American performers tackling country music prompted skepticism. The Rolling Stones, for instance, could never pull off a credible country song from first note to last without lampooning the style, sometimes a lot, sometimes a little. The genre’s roots have always pushed the idea, at least by
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Blurring the line between traditional gospel, pop-flavored CCM, country and folk music has been a popular trend in the last two years, but I wouldn’t necessarily count the new single “Here to You” from Lavendine as the result of a movement within their scene. On the contrary, there’s simply too much emotion and passion behind
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How are you feeling about this year’s music you’ve put out so far?  So far, I’ve only released one single, “Body of Water” this year. That being said, I feel very positive about it’s release and the momentum it may have started to generate! The year is coming to an end! What are you doing in
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When the world just seems like a lot and you can’t manage to keep spinning all the plates, that overwhelming exhaustion can be debilitating. At some point in your life, you’ve probably had a friend or a close relative reach out for help, ask for a hand in getting them out of their sadness. It
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