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The Rebirth of Vinyl: Why Old-School Record Collecting Is Back

Back in the 20th century, vinyl record collecting was the standard for audiophiles and casual music listeners alike. It was the only massively-available format for music in the United States, after all.....Read more

Legendary R&B artist, native Philadelphian Frankie Beverly dies at 77

Music fans both here in Philadelphia and around the world have reason to mourn on Wednesday as legendary R&B artist, songwriter and producer Frankie Beverly has died.....Read more

‘He was greater than Bob Marley’: the shocking tale of Jamaican ska pioneer Don Drummond

Inspired by a boxing, DJing nun, the trombonist laid down the foundations of reggae – but he was also a schizophrenic who killed his girlfriend, Jamaica’s ‘rhumba queen’ Margarita. A new graphic novel retells their stories.......read more

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