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Olympic Music

Here is a look at some of the music associated with the Olympics, which are starting in London. NPR, via WNYC, provides an overview, while The Telegraph...

Punk

The Clash: “The Magnificent Seven”

Places to learn about the band are its Facebook page and blog. The two songs that will be recognized by non-fans are Rock the Casbah and London Calling. Here...

Jazz

Finishing Louis Armstrong Day…

…Here at The Daily Music Break. Terry Teachout, the drama critic for The Wall Street Journal, published a fabulous biography in late 2010 entitled Pops:...

Jazz

Louis Armstrong

Editor’s Note: I just watched this after having not done so for a while. Three things strike me: 1. This is pure joy; 2. Louis Armstrong, along with...

Blues

Skip James: “Crow Jane”

Nehemiah Curtis “Skip” James appears to be a very interesting person. Wikipedia describes his playing style: James often played his guitar...