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Jon Savage 1977-1979
Beyond Genres

5 genre-busting releases that are hard to ignore

By Mike Greenblatt
cruzados COVER
Beyond Genres

Filled With Sound: New Orleans, Latin Soul, Andy Peake and The Cruzados

By Mike Greenblatt
Jimmie Vaughan
Bluesology

Bluesology: Jimmie Vaughan, Tito Jackson, Southern Bred R'n'B Rockers, Cajun Classics, Brandon Isaak and a Hound Dog Taylor Tribute

By Mike Greenblatt
Irma Thomas _ James Booker copy
Music Releases

Vinyl reissues from New Orleans royalty, Irma Thomas and James Booker, due in July

By Goldmine Staff
“Producer Harold Battiste gave the record his style of psycho-delphia," Dr. John says of the album "Gris-Gris." "I didn’t want to be the front man but (singer) Ronnie Barron’s manager thought it would be a bad career move for him. My conga player ‘Didymus’ told me that if Bob Dylan can sing, then I can sing, too." Photo courtesy of Dr. John.
Articles

Dr. John’s “Gris-Gris” Turns 50

By Mike Greenblatt
Dr. John gestures toward the audience during his Oct. 23 show at Havana in New Hope, Pa. (Photo by Chris M. Junior)
Reviews

Dr. John is all business at Havana

By Chris M. Junior
Fats Domino at home, sitting beside his piano. Domino had to be resuced from his New Orleans-area home in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Articles

Fats Domino: Is he rock 'n' roll's real king?

By Goldmine Staff