Sep 25th, 2008 · The phenomenal Bireli Lagrene can play anything, but his music extends a vital French tradition. The French guitarist has celebrated the hot club jazz of Django Reinhardt ever since the release of his first CD at age 13. Here, Lagrene performs with the Lausanne Big Band at a concert recorded in Switzerland.
Jul 8th, 2008 · A week after Lil Wayne's latest album was released, it had sold a million copies. Robert Christgau says the phenomenal success of Tha Carter III, especially in these dismal times for the music industry, is due to the risky marketing techniques Lil Wayne employed and the playful way he treats traditional gangsta rap themes.
Jan 2nd, 2008 · Voters in Iowa will begin the process of choosing the next president Thursday night as they go to their local party caucuses. It's the earliest the process has ever begun, and just getting to this starting point has consumed a phenomenal amount of money.
Oct 17th, 2007 · Reedman Buddy Collette has spent most of his music career on the West Coast, out of the national spotlight. But it would be a mistake to overlook his distinguished career as a jazz educator, activist, composer and, of course, phenomenal multi-instrumentalist.
Aug 8th, 2007 · Fans cheer San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds' phenomenal feat 756 career home runs. The game against the Washington Nationals was announced by John Miller for ESPN. He speaks with Renee Montagne.
May 1st, 2007 · From the vaults comes "Let's Just Get Together," a phenomenal, never-before-released David Sea song. The track showcases his powerful voice and roots in gospel singing, but his impassioned vocals are practically drowned out by the guitar playing counterpoint, almost in competition with Sea.
Apr 25th, 2007 · Ruthie Foster's new album, The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster, is the fifth since her 1997 debut, Full Circle.
May 22nd, 2005 · The ABC hit series Desperate Housewives finishes its phenomenal first season tonight. Sheilah Kast talks with Brian Lowry, TV critic for Variety, about how the program has transformed the network's ratings.