LARK, released in 1972, was Linda’s first with producer Jim Cregan.In recent years, samples from these tracks have appeared in singles by hip-hop artist  Common,introducing a new generation of listeners to Linda’s work.Gifted with an incredible 5 octave vocal range,...

Marlena Shaw, the legendary jazz and soul singer behind such hits as “California Soul” and “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” has died at 81.  

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Simon & Garfunkel A Hazy Shade of Winter -  Red Hot Chili Peppers Snow (Hey Oh) -  Fleet Foxes White Winter Hymnal - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Fifteen Feet of Pure White Snow - Billie Holiday I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Frank Sinatra Let It Snow! Let It...

KIKAGAKU MOYO - Kumoyo Island (Guruguru Brain)

Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black entertainment,’ dies at 92. Avant’s unofficial title of the “Black Godfather” spanned the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics.Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of the recording industry, dies at 92.  ...