Guardian Music — ManushiPianist and one-time Mercury prize candidate Zoe Rahman bears the kind of mixed cultural heritage (English, Irish, Bangladeshi) that might have devoted her to world music. But she always sounds at her ebullient best as a jazz pianist – power... more info

Guardian Music — Simon Cowell loves her – but don't let that put you off. Emeli's Sande's debut is a good, if incomplete, display of her talentsRecently, there has been much heated discussion about entitlement in pop: the Brit School students fast-tracked into th... more info

Guardian Music — Pizza Express, London The body language of British pianist Zoe Rahman always gives the game away. She loves musical conversations, and her vivacious relationship with her regular trio, and with her reeds-playing brother, Idris, often sparks memorable... more info

Stereogum — Cali synthpop standout Nite Jewel has a new record coming out in March from which we’ve heard the title track “One Second Of Love” and “She’s Always Watching You” (the rollout has also produced the B-side “Sister” and this pretty cove... more info

ContactMusic — Jay Z became only the second hip-hop star in history to perform a concert at New Yorks Carnegie Hall on Monday evening January 6 2012 Wyclef Jean graced the stage in 2001 with Stevie Wonder Eric Clapton and Whitney Houston and Jay Z brought along a s... more info

Perez Hilton — It's about damn time! We can't believe Paul McCartney hasn't received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!! Is this real life?? The legendary icon will FINALLY get his star on Feb. 9 alongside fellow Beatles, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and John... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — 'Soul Train' creator and host Don Cornelius is being remembered by many who knew or admired him. Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Earvin "Magic" Johnson are among those who have issued statements remembering Don Cornelius. more info

Stereogum — In memory of Yours Truly’s late sister Lauren, L.A. space-pop artist Nite Jewel has recorded a spare, gorgeous cover of Stevie Wonder’s classic ballad “Visions.” Stevie is not an easy man to cover well, but Ramona Gonzalez sings the song over... more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery is heading back to high school tweets, "Alrighty yall.. imma hit the hay.. First day back at school this new semester tomorrow. We'll do it again sometime! Much love.." Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson are featured on the the NF... more info

Guardian Music — A veteran music writer tells how he reconnected with the soundtrack of his life after suffering sudden hearing lossWhat is the opposite of music? Before reading Nick Coleman's affecting memoir, my temptation might have been to suggest unthinkingly th... more info