The Chicago Movies & Music Festival makes its November debut with feature films about David Bowie, queer punk, New Orleans piano, gospel quartets, Ozzfest, Malian traditional music, and lots more.
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Irma Thomas extends her benevolent reign
New Orleans soul queen Irma Thomas has been recording for almost six decades—and singing at the Blues Festival since 1989.
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In Rotation: Dave Mata of Impala Sound Champions on two decades of Danny Akalepse beats
Current musical obsessions of The-Drum’s Jeremiah Meece and Dave Mata of Impala Sound Champions
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In Rotation: Composer Marcos Balter on contemporary-classical covers of Kreayshawn and Kesha
Current musical obsessions of composer Marcos Balter and Ensemble dal Niente saxophonist Ryan Muncy
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The Reader’s guide to the Jazz Fest: Sunday
On Sunday, the Chicago Jazz Festival hosts Allen Toussaint, Steve Coleman, and more
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Artist on Artist: Joe Henry talks to Steve Dawson of Dolly Varden
Singer-songwriter Joe Henry talks to Steve Dawson of Dolly Varden
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The List, September 24-30, 2009
Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: David Daniell & Douglas McCombs, Sunny Day Real Estate, the Urinals, Otis Clay, Death, Thee Oh Sees, and more
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Allen Toussaint still working his way back home
New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint arrives in town for a rare solo gig.