Guardian Music — As he prepares to curate this year's Meltdown festival, Richard Thompson reflects on his personal journey from the frontiers of English folk to the haven of Sufi Islam, the tempestuous years with his ex-wife, Linda, and how it feels to be rubbished ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — jazzlover said... In the memory of Polish President. Bohren & Der Club Of Gore - Black Earth (2002) http://jazzarchives.blogspot.com jixx said... Miles Davis - Tutu Miles Davis - Amandla http://spinadisc.blogspot.com Capt. Willard said... DRIVE-IN ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — themusicologist said... musicology #534 Jamaica #14 (Pat Kelly – Dark End Of The Street) Todays cut is a Lee Perry production featuring the vocals of one of my favourite singers of the period Pat Kelly backed by the afore mentioned Upsetters. ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — According to Wikipedia, Henry Darger lived from "April 12(?), 1892-April 13, 1973)". That means he may or may not have a birthday coming up (really though, who doesn't have a birthday coming up?). And to celebrate the American Folk... more info

Scotsman.com — PATTI SMITH **** ORAN MOR, GLASGOW more info

All About Jazz — Los Angeles / New York: ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor rock icon Patti Smith at its 27th annual Pop Music Awards, taking place April 21, 2010 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Smith w... more info

The Telegraph — Live review: Patti Smith brings her congregation to its feet at the Union Chapel, London. Rating: ***** more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Punk rock pioneer Patti Smith will receive a lifetime achievement award from the music industry next month in honor of her genre-bending 40-year career as singer, poet, political activist and painter. more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Patti Smith [ tickets ] will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers at the 27th-annual Pop Music Awards, taking place April 21 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. The rock icon will be p... more info

Rolling Stone — U2 will release their Artificial Horizon remix album as a triple-vinyl set on May 14th. According to the album’s site, Trent Reznor, Justice and Hot Chip are among the 13 producers who reworked songs from Pop to No Line on the Horizon. Waka Flocka... more info