Guardian Music — No one – not school bullies, a repressive government, and least of all white music journalists – will tell Angélique Kidjo what to do. Will Hodgkinson meets the Beninese singerAngélique Kidjo is railing against the European critic... more info

Guardian Music — Baring his soul is second nature to R&B superstar Usher, but although he has documented his recent divorce on a new album, he's got to keep something backUsher Raymond IV is in a thoroughly good mood. "I'm happy to be in this space and this place," h... more info

Guardian Music — This 23-year-old Brightonian's spittle-flecked songs sound like Billy Bragg barking over Public Enemy beatsHometown: Brighton.The lineup: Derek Meins (vocals), Robert Dylan Thomas (drums).The background: Not that we want to be decried as bigots, but ... more info

XLR8R — Though Steve Reid may not be a household name, nearly anyone born before 1990 has heard the percussionist's recordings—from Martha & the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street" to James Brown's "The Popcorn" to Fela Kuti's Afric... more info

Pitchfork — Last week, renowned New York jazz drummer Steve Reid passed away at the age of 66 from cancer. In addition to having a history of collaborations with such musical greats as Miles Davis, James Brown, and Fela Kuti, Reid also recently developed an arti... more info

All About Jazz — SONGSTRESS ROBIN MCKELLETO RELEASE MESS AROUND ON E1 MUSICALBUM SHOWCASES A NUMBER OF GENRESINCLUDING SOUL, BLUES, AND JAZZU.S. TOUR DATES IN SUPPORTOF MAY 4TH RELEASE"I've wanted to do this kind of album for a long time. It's a project that spans a ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Alicia Keys will mentor the Top 7 next week, as they choose from a pool of Inspirational songs for Idol Gives Back week. On Wednesday, there’s a two hour special featuring Carrie Underwood, Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck and Sir Elton Jo... more info

All About Jazz — "Devastated by the news that my friend drummer Steve Reid passed away last night in New York--a true inspiration who will be greatly missed." --Gilles Peterson 4/13/2010 We were lucky enough to have Steve Reid, the legendary drummer at a classic Gia... more info

All About Jazz — Domino Records announced today that percussionist Steve Reid, who performed with artists as varied as Martha Reeves, Miles Davis and Four Tet's Kieran Hebden, died in his sleep Monday after a fight with cancer. Perhaps most heard on Martha and the V... more info

ContactMusic — Revered jazz drummer STEVE REID has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 66.Reid collaborated with Miles Davies, Fela Kuti and James Brown, among others, during... more info