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From Fela to the new generation of mostly European reissue and compilation labels, we've updated our guide to the world of Afropop.
Killin' the Game: New Music From West Africa
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A brief survey of recent sounds from Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Jay Reatard Live
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We honor the late Jay Reatard with another look at his Pitchfork.tv performances.
Twenty Great "Simpsons" Music Moments
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We celebrate 20 years of "The Simpsons" with a look at the best of the show's many wonderful music moments.
Appreciation: Vic Chesnutt
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Here's a look at the late Vic Chesnutt's life and work-- an idiosyncratic blend of folk, art-rock, and country. [Stephen M. Deusner]
The Year in News 2009
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Revisiting the triumphs and tragedies, WTFs and NSFWs, that shaped 2009. Also a cake shaped like Lil Wayne's head.
Gift Guide 2009
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Box sets, books, DVDs, concert posters, noisemaking machines-- we run down the greatest gift ideas for the music fan on your list.
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