Grammy weekend: Good evening, Mr. West!
Kanye is on a roll! The sweep may be on, my friends. It’s only 3 p.m. and Mr. West has already won 3 Grammy Awards. He’s won for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Southside†(Common...
View ArticleGrammy weekend: A true shocker! Herbie wins Album of the Year
In what qualifies as a major upset (although one predicted by me in my Grammy preview), Herbie Hancock’s “River: Joni Letters” wins the biggest Grammy Award, Album of the Year. How big of an upset is...
View ArticleGrammy weekend: Winehouse rules supreme!
Amy Winehouse tried to go to the Grammys, but the government said “no no no.’’ Visa problems stopped the controversial Brit _ best known for living up to her hit single “Rehab’’ _ from actually...
View ArticleGrammy weekend: And the winners are . . .
2008 Grammy Winners: Album of the Year “River: The Joni Letters” – Herbie Hancock Record of the Year “Rehab” – Amy Winehouse Best New Artist Amy Winehouse Song of the Year “Rehab” – Amy Winehouse Best...
View ArticleGrammy weekend: A tale (tail) of a dog and two critics
As per custom, I always make my picks for who is going to win the Grammy Awards. Then I have my dog Autumn do the same, using an utterly random process that involves tasty (at least for her) bribes of...
View ArticleGrammy weekend: A behind-the-scenes look
Grammy winners aren’t given much time to say anything interesting during their short acceptance speeches. Thus, to be blunt, they rarely do. The most intriguing comments that TV viewers heard during...
View ArticleHerbie Hancock rides Grammy winner into Sonoma Jazz
By midday on Feb. 10, Herbie Hancock had already received one trophy at the 2008 Grammy Awards. The pianist-composer’s “River: The Joni Letters†had won the prize for Best Contemporary Jazz...
View ArticleWillie Nelson, Wynto Marsalis record a true winner
I’ve just finished listening to the record that will win the 2009 Grammy for best jazz album. That’s a bold prediction, I know, especially since the nominations won’t even be made for another six...
View ArticleNe-Yo, Jazmine Sullivan shine in concert
By Jim Harrington Ne-Yo and Jazmine Sullivan had 11 good reasons to look past their date at the Paramount Theatre on Friday. Combined, the two R&B-soul stars received 11 nominations for the 51st...
View ArticleSXSW spotlight: Alabama Shakes
The early nominee for South by Southwest’s biggest buzz band is Alabama Shakes. Haven’t heard of them? I suspect that will change rather soon. Everyone seems to think this Athens (Alabama) act is...
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