Brother Ali
Brother Ali raps more gratitude than attitude, sending a refreshing surge of celebration through Chicago’s Metro.
Brother Ali raps more gratitude than attitude, sending a refreshing surge of celebration through Chicago’s Metro.
Troubadour (A&M). Review by Chris Catania.
On the historic day that America elects its first African-American president, an eloquent messenger for “change,” Q-Tip releases The Renaissance. Coincidence? John-Thomas Crockett sits down with “The Abstract” prior to the outcome to discuss The Renaissance, Obama, and how he feels about Q-Tip vs. Lil Wayne.
Truthfully Speaking (Aftermath / Interscope). Review by Bill Campbell.
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.