Allen Toussaint

Who will nab the bids when the nominees for the 52nd Grammy Awards are announced on Dec. 2? Read More

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named music legend Paul McCartney as the recipient of the third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. An all-star tribute concert is planned for spring 2010. Read More

Although the two would never exactly bond professionally, Joe Banashak hired Eddie Bo not only as a producer, arranger, and writer, but also as a recording artist. Read More

I attended a pretty incredible evening of music over at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock Sunday night. Read More

Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Band — whose music was always an extension of American roots music — blues, R & B, rockabilly, gospel, and straight-up hillbilly sounds. to his muse. Read More

Legendary New Orleans producer, songwriter and fine pianist and singer, Toussaint was prime mover in the '60s New Orleans explosion of R&B, funk and soul. Read More

This is a live show featuring some of the best home grown talent. Read More

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named music legend Paul McCartney as the recipient of the third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. An all-star tribute concert is planned for spring 2010. Read More

But whether the sounds of Miles Davies send you reaching for your pork pie hat or running for the door, there is no denying that this great musical tradition is once again cool, and for clarification you need look no further than anarchic jazz outfit Led Bib, who were nominated for this year's Mercury prize. Read More

In Allen Toussaint's view, Dave Bartholomew deserves much more. Read More