away at his home in Savannah, Ga., after battling liver cancer and other health problems. He had a major role in defining the Southern rock of the 1970s. And in this appreciation, NPR's Felix Contreras says Gregg Allman was haunted by a loss that fueled some of the most memorable music of that era.
Date: May 29, 2017
Category: Entertainment
Source: Google
The Complete List: NPR Music's Favorite Songs Of 2015
Alex Cuba feat. Alejandra Ribera, "Beautiful Mistake" Alex Cuba has been pumping out flawless, pop-inspired alternative music lately, and picking up Latin Grammy and Grammy nominations in the process. Felix ContrerasBomba Estereo, "Fiesta" The Colombian band Bomba Estereo is in it for the long haul. "Fiesta" is a multi-layered gem that captures the progress of a band that gets better and better with every release. Felix ContrerasBuyepongo, "Mulatu Para Ti" World Beat. Afro Beat. Latin Beat. Whatever you want to call it, "Mulatu Para Ti" is the perfect introduction to this L.A.-based band's percussive approach to music. Felix ContrerasFea, "Mujer Moderna" Two members of the punk trio Girl In A Coma stay true to the punk aesthetic while taking on society's treatment of women. You can almost hear the sneers in their music. Felix ContrerasLa Santa Cecilia, "I Won't Cry For You" This sneak preview of an upcoming album hints that the L.A.-based band is stretching its sound and vision behind La Marisol's amazing voice. Felix ContrerasLos Hijos De La Montaa, "Companera" Luz Elena Mendoza has one of my favorite voices. Sergio Mendoza has one of my fav musical visions. Companera is a perfect example of what happened when they teamed up. Felix ContrerasSidestepper, "Come See Us Play" Who doesn't want to hear something new from this these Colombian pioneers? It's been almost ten years since the last Sidestepper album, but "Come See Us Play," the first single from a new album out next year, has a familiar, genre-mixing sound. Felix ContrerasAparato!, "Blitzkrieg Bop" I almost forgot how The Ramones version sounded after I heard this cover. No lie. Aparato! vocalist Cat Mendez has one of the best voices in rock, in any language, any gender. Felix Contreras
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