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Giants of Soul: A New Approach
For his latest release, producer and troubadour Joe Henry worked with giants in soul music, from Allen Toussaint to Mavis Staples. It was quite a departure for Henry, whose songs include "Richard Pryor Addresses a Tearful Nation."
Blige and 'The Breakthrough'
The Breakthrough is the new recording by singer Mary J. Blige. It's her seventh studio album.
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