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Aretha Franklin

by Robert Rodi | February 4, 2022

Soul Tracking: The Journey of Bettye LaVette

by Dave Hoekstra | July 10, 2020

“O-o-h Child”: The Chicago Birth of an R&B Anthem

by Robert Rodi | May 28, 2019

Jerusalem on Lake Michigan: Chicago’s Birthright Claim To Gospel Music Festival

by Robert Rodi | December 14, 2016

Music Top 5 December 16-31, 2016

by Robert Rodi | February 9, 2015

Spins: The Many, Many Meagan Hickmans

by Ernest Barteldes | February 9, 2015

Record Review: “Make Up Your Mind” by Kevin Cline

by Dennis Polkow | December 15, 2009

Music to Knowell ’09: This year’s Top 5 holiday releases

by Ernest Barteldes | March 10, 2009

Preview: Alice Russell/Schubas

by Jan Hieggelke | February 28, 2008

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