Topix — What do Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock and Bill Cosby know about zydeco and Cajun music? Not a whole lot, although Simon recorded zydeco legend Rockin' Dopsie on his landmark album from 1987, "Graceland." But Simon, Santana and other star... more info

Guardian Music — Ronnie Scott's, LondonLast November, young American pianist Robert Glasper managed to boil down much of the eclectic and improvisatory spirit of the London jazz festival into a single concert. The gig was primarily a vehicle for the pianist's cutting... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Esperanza Spalding's surprise Grammy win for new artist in February was shocking.Esperanza Spalding's surprise Grammy win for new artist in February was shocking. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Esperanza Spalding’s surprise Grammy win for new artist in February was shocking considering the relatively unknown jazz artist beat out the phenomenon that is Justin Bieber and critical darlings Florence + the Machine and Mumford & Sons. It’s th... more info

Totally Fuzzy — New Gold Dream is the fifth studio album by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. The album was released in 1982 and was a turning point for the band as they gained critical and commercial success in the UK and Europe. It made #3 in the UK Albums Chart. ... more info

Guardian Music — The Kills, ManchesterNow that the White Stripes are sadly no more, the Kills – whose singer Alison Mosshart also appears with Jack White in the Dead Weather – have succeeded them as the world's premier scuzz-rock duo who used to sleep together bu... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Izitso is an album released by the British singer/songwriter Cat Stevens in 1977. After the lackluster Numbers, Izitzo proved to be his comeback. The song "Child for a Day" was featured in the 1977 film "First Love", starring Susan Dey and William K... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Never heard of these guys before yesterday, but I'm glad I did after Alter The Press made a short post about them. Some good fun "rock and roll music" for those long Summer Car Rides coming up... Also inside... today's round of "Blogspotting"... be... more info

Totally Fuzzy — After years of playing nothing but speed metal we had the idea to slow everything down and take out the words, that's how this ambient/post-rock project came to be. Not the most original idea but a crucial one nonetheless. The result is a space and ... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonThe double bass has never been exactly fashionable, but if the overnight stardom of the 26-year-old Esperanza Spalding is any indication, schoolgirls will soon be queueing up to demand why their music department does not have one. Th... more info