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Song of the Day: "Dear Mr. Man," Prince and Cornel West: A pop star and a philosopher stick it to the man.; Jun 28, 2007
Song of the Day: "Guitar," Prince: Think this song has any solos?; Jun 19, 2007
Your answers to the Joss Stone question: Readers comment on Tuesday's "Does Joss Stone Sound Too Black?"; Mar 28, 2007
Exclusive Daily Download: "Ain't Got No Home," Clarence "Frogman" Henry: A surprisingly classy music pick from John Waters.; Feb 12, 2007
Soul man: In a vast new biography, Peter Guralnick takes on the late, great, silky-smooth crooner Sam Cooke.; By Charles Taylor Oct 27, 2005
A pop princess, unspoiled: Alicia Keys beats the odds, avoiding a Lauryn Hill flameout (or a Britney travesty) with the simple and joyous retro-soul of her new album.; By Baz Dreisinger Dec 9, 2003
Building the perfect diva: With "Dangerously in Love," Beyonce Knowles serves up a sultry solo debut oozing with '70s-style R&B. She's got real diva-superstar potential -- but is that a blessing or a curse?; By Shannon Zimmerman Jul 1, 2003
"Sign O' the Times": Part '80s musical retrospective, part angry social document and all booty-thumping housequake, Prince's 1987 classic stands as pop's last great double album.; By Bomani Jones Mar 11, 2002
Sharps & Flats: R&B trio Next like dirty talk and naughty sex. But isn't "Come sit on my laptop" taking the ingenious come-ons a bit too far?; By Keith Harris Jul 5, 2000
Sharps & Flats: From "Ha!" to "Hallelujah," the Rev. Al Green's gospel hits held onto the earthly sound of sweet salvation.; By Andy Battaglia Apr 13, 2000
Sharps & Flats: New Jack Swingers Guy killed old-school R&B. On "III," the trio gets what's coming.; By Jon Caramanica Feb 9, 2000
Sharps & Flats: D'Angelo's potent sensuality sneaks into dreams and turns day into steamy night.; By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 2, 2000
Sharps & flats: Quite contrary: Mary J. Blige transforms herself into the first diva with both feet on the ground.; By Jon Dolan Sep 2, 1999
Sharps & flats: I'm the lamest craze: Macy Gray is nothing but a new soul pretender.; By Kandia Crazy Horse Aug 10, 1999
Nina Simone: Sharps & Flats is a daily music review in Salon Magazine; By Tony Scherman Jul 29, 1998
Forever's a Long, Long Time: Sharps & Flats is a daily music review in Salon Magazine.; By Milo Miles Apr 25, 1997

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