Guardian Music — Velvet-voiced singer, actor and activist who broke new ground for black performersA handful of decades ago the roles for black performers in Hollywood movies were deliberately kept peripheral to the plots, so that their appearances could easily be ed... more info

All About Jazz — Aguabella, a sacred drummer of the Santeria religion, left Cuba in the 1950s. He performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana and the Doors. Francisco Aguabella plays the conga drums in Holl... more info

ContactMusic — Latin percussionist FRANCISCO AGUABELLA, who worked with FRANK SINATRA and PEGGY LEE, has died. He was 84.The musician passed away in Los Angeles on Friday... more info

Buffalo News, New York — Frank Sinatra, like Elvis and a host of other musical icons, has a legion of impersonators and tribute shows dedicated to re-creating the artistry that made him such an important figure in modern pop culture. Sinatra's son -- Frank Sinatra Jr. -- has... more info

Topix — Francisco Aguabella, the Cuban-born percussionist whose Latin rhythms backed up Peggy Lee, Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Sinatra and Paul Simon, has died. more info

Mjsbigblog — I’m digging iTunes studio recordings from Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze and Mike Lynche this week. Aaron Kelly and Casey James? Not so much.  Check out my reviews, and click on the You Tube links to listen for yourself. If you like–click on the ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Season 9’s Final 4 meet the press, look to the finish line and beyond For the first time in “American Idol” history, the Final 4 came together to meet the press Friday morning. From the “Idol” stage, Casey James, Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowers... more info

Guardian Music — John Banville admires Andrew O'Hagan's act of canine ventriloquismNot the least of the surprises awaiting readers of this unexpectedly high-toned novel is its opening: "My story really begins at Charleston, a perfect haunt of light and invention that... more info

Idolator — Given his dismal rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “Blue Skies” on Tuesday night, Casey James seemed like a shoo-in to get the boot on last night’s American Idol results show. (”I honestly thought this was pretty bad, and a bit patronizing,” o... more info

MTV.com News — Season nine's top five suck the fun out of Frank Sinatra and Lady Gaga.By Jim Cantiello Aaron Kelly performs on "American Idol" Tuesday Photo: FOX This week on "American Idol," the top five tackled Frank Sinatra tunes. Or rather, Frank Sina... more info