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The voice behind many of ABBA’s 70’s dance hits releases a new album of pop and dance songs proving that her voice is remains timeless.
Music Features
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.
Dig These Discs :: Sarah Brightman, Fantasia, Jessie Ware, Michael Buble, Joshua Radin
DTD presents calming collections of hits by English singers Sarah Brightman and Jessie Ware, and slightly more upbeat hits by crooners Joshua Radin and Michael Bublé. Also enjoy a banging assortment of R&B by Fantasia.
Music Reviews
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.
20th Century Music
A sampling of the famed conductor’s unmatched advocacy for the work of some of the 20th century’s most noted composers.
Life In This World
The drummer for the rock group Living Colour shows his diversity across a myriad of genres and musical worlds with this latest solo effort.
The Laura Nyro Project
Mark Winkler, with "The Laura Nyro Project," pays homage to a stellar songwriter of the late 60s, and does so quite nicely.
