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’Classical Barbra’ Revisited
For hundreds of thousands of Streisand fans, many of whom were Friends of Dorothy, "Classical Barbra" was the album that first introduced them to the songs of Faure, Debussy, Schumann and Wolf.
Music Features
’Boston Calling’ :: Indie Music Fest Comes This Weekend
Boston will get its first alternative music festival on May 25 and 26. Boston Calling will welcome 18 artists, including fun., the National, Dirty Projectors, Ra Ra Riot, Matt & Kim, Marina and the Diamonds and more.
Megan Hilty Couldn’t Be Happier (or More Busy)
While ’Smash’ is coming to an end, the series has produced a break-out star in Megan Hilty. With a CD, a smashing performance as Lorelei Lee in an Encores ’Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,’ & appearances with the New York & Boston Pops, she couldn’t be happier.
Dig These Discs :: Standish/Carlyon, Straight No Chaser, She & Him, Phoenix
Phoenix is reborn with another cutting-edge indie album, dub pop duo Standish/Carlyon makes some wild noise, Straight No Chaser pays homage to the artists that inspired them, and She & Him drop another sunny compilation of uncomplicated tunes.
David Friedman Brings Anthems of Hope to Boston
Composer/performer/conductor David Friedman comes to Boston for a pair of concerts next week with his inspirational show "Listen to My Heart." EDGE spoke to the multi-talented Friedman about his varied career & his show.
Dragonette :: ’Daylight and smiles and stuff’ on new CD & tour
After ten years of moderate success, Dragonette’s popularity finally skyrocketed. EDGE spoke with the band’s lead singer Martina Sorbara about their growing fame, their new CD and tour.
Music Reviews
High Highs and Vampire Weekend Play Aggains Arena in Boston
Austrian dream pop duo High Highs and New York based Vampire Weekend put on a stellar performance at Boston University’s Aggains Arean last week in support of Vampire Weekend’s newest LP, "Modern Vampires of the City."
Elephant Steps: A Fearful Radio Show
This 1973 recording delves deep into the avant-garde opera world with its digital release from Masterworks Broadway.
Mother
Natalie Maines steps away from her roots as a Dixie Chick and into rock territory in her debut album.
Rappahannock County
The latest live release from Ricky Ian Gordon explores Civil War life from a distinctly southern perspective.
Music From Baz Luhrmann’s Film "The Great Gatsby"
Realize this music for "The Great Gatsby" stands alone as an achievement in itself and that is definitely "Good News" as Brown, DeSylva and Henderson once put it in 1927.
