Guardian Music — How much can you say in not many words? Plenty, it would seem, even if it doesn't always make that much senseThe value of brevity, when considered in the whole among a broad range of qualities the majority of which would be deemed by those of a disce... more info

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All About Jazz — Her 'Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook' puts a new spin on classics by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the Who and more. The woman on stage was nearly 65, dancing across the boards in high heels and shaking her hips... more info

Guardian Music — US jazz drummer whose work ranged from Motown to electronicaA typical audience for that uncompromising idiom known as free jazz might be 60 people swaying respectfully in a small room. In April 2006, the Scala club in King's Cross, central London, h... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Her 'Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook' puts a new spin on classics by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the Who and more. The wo... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonFor the last 30 years, Bobby McFerrin could have contented himself with just being, as they say, "an act" – and an unrivalled one at that. Possessed of a four-octave voice, lightning improv reflexes, and the ability to mimic everyth... more info

All About Jazz — Words by: Jamie Dewaele | Images by: Brigitte Bard Stanton Moore Trio with Anders Osborne :: 05.06.10 :: The Mint :: Los Angeles, CA Stanton Moore Trio :: 05.06 :: S.F. Funk is a genre of music that emphasizes the 'down' or 'off' beat. It is usua... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonNext month, the Benin-born Angélique Kidjo will share a bill with Black Eyed Peas, Tinariwen and others at the World Cup's opening concert in South Africa. This London performance showcased her passionate performing style, razor-shar... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Andrew Zaeh In the notes for futuristic soul diva Janelle Monae's debut LP The ArchAndroid (out May 18), she cites the following as inspirations: Princess Leia's cinnamon buns hairstyle, Fela Kuti's cigarettes, Jack White's mustache. The odd... more info

Starpulse — Funk legend Bootsy Collins is launching the first ever online guitar school for bassists. The star, who rose to fame as a member of James Brown's backing band The J.B.'s, has founded Funk Univer... more info