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the musical artist

Rubén Blades - Latin jazz

Great band leader, impeccable taste. Check out the film The Return of Ruben Blades.

15 months ago
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the musical artist

Donny Hathaway - Rhythm and blues

"Live" 1972. What an R&B band can be.

15 months ago
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the musical artist

Q-Tip - East Coast hip hop

From The Low End Theory to The Renaissance, he's got it.

15 months ago
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the musical artist

Martinho da Vila

this is samba. small group, funky samba.

15 months ago
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the book

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln (2005) written by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Way ahead of his time and probably our time, as well. Lincoln was able to apply his core principles of honesty and fairness in a practical, effective manner.

15 months ago
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the film

Word Sound and Power (1980)

Now on DVD after 29 years of obscurity. Soul Syndicate session players jamming in the backyard.

15 months ago
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the musical artist

Fiona Apple - Jazz

a special dark, earthy, haunting quality

17 months ago
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the musical artist

Ozomatli - Rock music

these guys are tight!

17 months ago
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the musical artist

Djavan

70's debut recordings were so funky it makes me want to explode.

17 months ago
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the musical artist

Orishas - Latin rap

Cuban infused hip hop.

17 months ago
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the musical artist

Jair Oliveira - Latin American music

Funky, jazzy, samba.

17 months ago
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the film

Man on Wire (2008) directed by James Marsh

A well-crafted documentary that illustrates how a single act can embody art, beauty and spirit.

17 months ago