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‘Coffy Is The Color’: the underappreciated genius of Roy Ayers’ blaxploitation soundtrack A perfect soundtrack. Ben Forrest Mar 23, 2025
The bizarre dream that inspired ‘Vivadixisubmarinetransmissionplot’ by Sparklehorse Beautiful but still haunting. Will Howard Mar 23, 2025
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Cassiano: The underappreciated genius of Brazil’s funk and soul pioneer A sound to reckon with. Ben Forrest Mar 22, 2025
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