Born in 1923 in the coastal town of Bekar, Branko and his family moved to North Hollywood in 1964. After working as a barber, he began teaching himself to repair guitars and other instruments. He later established his own home workshop, where he built the guitars he...

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The best albums are those that, after years upon years of listening, are still capable of retaining a mystery angle.The original King Crimson lineup, assembled for their first album, included: Robert Fripp (guitars), Greg Lake (bass, vocals), Ian Macdonald (woodwinds,...

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For many people who missed the Beatles years, the red and blue compilation albums, 1962-66 and 1967-70, served as an introduction to the band’s music.April 2 will mark the 50th anniversary of the release of the two sets.

The artists’ group Die Brücke was established in 1905, a moment that is recognized as the birth of Expressionism. Its leading members were Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Max Pechstein, and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff. The name Brücke (“bridge”) reflects these artists’...