Guardian Music — This Welsh singer might listen to every musical genre from Mali to Merthyr, but he couldn't sound more like Hothouse Flowers if he triedHometown: Penarth, Wales.The lineup: Pete Lawrie (vocals, guitar).The background: It's a frequently asked question... more info

Guardian Music — Sage, Gateshead"When I look at the time I have left," Hugh Masekela told the Guardian last week, "I have to hurry up." This may explain why the great South African trumpeter is such a bundle of energy on stage. Apparently aged 71 (you would never bel... more info

All About Jazz — One of the most recorded drummers of all time, Steve Gadd has worked with everyone from m: Chick Corea to m: Paul Simon, m: Maynard Ferguson to m: Eric Clapton. When it comes to his own projects, Gadd loves to play good-time groove music that has the... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Eclectic downloads said... The Mood Indicator calls it a day as of the 30th of November 2010. Drop by for final posts full of eclectic tunes. http://www.themoodindicator.com zerode said... Song of the Day: Johnny Cash, "A Boy Named Sue" Brief person... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mihai Vancea said... Belle & Sebastian - Belle And Sebastian Write About Love (2010) Review - It’s pretty, simple, and deadly effective. There is no artistic leap forward here, but rather a return to the basics, reminiscent of early Belle & Sebasti... more info

Idolator — Recent birthday boy Snoop Dogg has ample reason to celebrate — in addition to recording new tracks with young homies Far East Movement, earning unexpected props from Paul Simon and landing a gig as Internet sheriff(!?!?), he’s finally closing i... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Fremy said... Oldies... The Who - 1965-70 - High Numbered The Stills-Young Band - 1976 - Long May You Run V.A. - 1964-67 - UK, The Beat Scene Spirit Of John Morgan - 1969 - Spirit Of John Morgan The Royal Guardsmen - 1966-69 - Anthology Steppenw... more info

Stereogum — The trio appeared together on yesterday’s Night of Too Many Stars benefit on Comedy Central to help raise funds for autism research. This skit about Morgan and Rock’s attempt to sing “Scarborough Fair” is overly long and fairly flat, but it m... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker PAUL SIMON, jazz great HERBIE HANCOCK and actress/singer JULIE ANDREWS will help to mark the 50th anniversary of late U.S. president JOHN F. KENNEDY's inauguration... more info

Reuters — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, actress Julie Andrews, singer Paul Simon and musician Herbie Hancock will take part in a concert in January celebrating the legacy of former President John F. Kennedy and his commitment to the arts, the Kenned... more info