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The Death of Rock and Roll [2]
Trends identifying the last decade of the '90s.
— Raoul Hernandez, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 
Slammin' Grammy [3]
Hanging out at the Grammy nominations ceremony.
— Dave Chamberlain, NEWCITY CHICAGO
 

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Voice of Conscience [4]
Remembering Curtis Mayfield--songwriter, instrumentalist, innovator, and man of conscience.
— Ron Wynn, NASHVILLE SCENE
 
Curtis Mayfield [5]
Apart from his floating falsetto voice, Curtis Mayfield will be remembered for '60s compositions that represented the pinnacle of soul-music idealism.
— Michael Freedberg, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
 
Behind the Music [6]
Whether you think she's just another slickly produced pop star or symbol of tenacity and hard work, Shania Twain is laughing all the way to the bank.
— Grant Alden, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
 

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Gangster Raps [7]
HBO's "The Sopranos" is a hit not only because of its sharp content, but because of its impeccable new and classic rock soundtrack.
— Gary Susman, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
 
Good to Be Home [8]
Rhonda Vincent transcends past frustrations with Music Row and emerges with a strong collection.
— Michael McCall, NASHVILLE SCENE
 
Now What? [11]
If you go gaga over the sultry smoothness of a symphonic glissando, just wait till you experience our transitions to cool and useful music links on the Web.
— WEEKLY WIRE
 

hat does a young culture torn by racial and sexual tension put up to rival the sculpture of Michelangelo, the screaming paintings of Van Gogh, the poetry of William Shakespeare? Duke Ellington, that's what.

Only a handful of artists are able to help define and redefine social agendas for current and future generations. Curtis Mayfield was one of those people, and writers from Nashville and Boston have filed appreciations of the artist's life and work.

Magic of some sort has clearly been at work in the life of Shania Twain, who has become one of the most successful female artists of all time.

Plus, sitting in at the Grammy nomination announcements, the soundtrack for "The Sopranos," and more.

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Tiny Tunes [9]

• Prefab Sprout
• The Essex Green
• The Van DeLeckis Ebum
• Jules Verdone
• Dusty Springfield
• Jilted John
• Steve Barton
• Twist Again Au Cine
• Stereolab

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