Pig 'n Whistle Red

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Total Tracks: 20   Total Length: 53:32

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Wordpower

By Hua Hsu, eMusic Contributor

First there was the word. Thousands of years later, legendary city planner Robert Moses razed the Bronx. And at some point in the '70s, hip-hop was born. So goes the creation myth, more or less, behind one of the most vital cultural forces of our lifetimes. Hip-hop has always been so certain in stride, so unquestionably cocksure, but its origins have always been a little murky. Musically, hip-hop charts a fairly clear and somewhat logical path: You can… more »

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The Politic Melodic: A Campaign Song History

By Yancey Strickler, eMusic Contributor

In ways that grow more important by the day, the 1972 presidential contest between incumbent Republican Richard Nixon and Democrat George McGovern has dictated the tone, style and execution of every election since. It birthed the modern-day primary format; it defined and honed the press 'approach to all political coverage; it featured the most effective use of the presidency itself as a campaign asset; and, finally, even in defeat, McGovern's campaign dramatically shifted every campaign's… more »

They Say All Music Guide

This set from Sony reissues the Blind Willie McTell Regal recordings, cut in 1950 and previously issued on Biograph with a different cover but the same track sequence. Highlights among the 20 remastered tracks are the Delta blues classics “Brown Skin Woman,” “A to Z Blues,” and two takes each of “Pal of Mine” and “Sending Up My Timber.” This disc is missing a few crucial tunes but is still recommended to anyone who has the slightest interest in early American acoustic blues. – Al Campbell