Music

World music critic Milo Miles discusses how gnawa music has been "discovered" by mainstream groups.

Gordy and his record label made stars out of musicians including Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson. He has written his autobiography, "To Be Loved: The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown: An Autobiography."

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews Stephen Sondheim's "Passion."

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Joni Mitchell's new album, "Turbulent Indigo," which incorporates some of the tone and styles that made her famous early in her career.

World music critic Milo Miles reviews the new collection of singles recorded for Sam Cooke's R&B label. Miles says the only problem with it is the high price.

World music critic Milo Miles reviews "Udi Hrant" by oud virtuoso Hrant Kenkulian. It's on the Traditional Crossroad label.

World music critic Milo Miles admits he doesn't know much about Flamenco music. But he likes what he hears on the new anthology Duende.

Juan Garcia Esquivel produced innovative recordings of pop music in the fifties and sixties. His work has been re-issued on a CD called "Esquivel!: Space Age Bachelor Pad Music." Terry speaks with him, his former wife Yvonne de Bourbon, and producer and critic Irwin Chusid.

World music critic Milo Miles talks about Soukous music -- a popular style of guitar music from Zaire. He reviews four recently released albums.

James was a teenager when she was discovered by bandleader/talent scout Johnny Otis, who helped her record her first single, "Dance with Me Henry." Her career took off in the sixties, until she battled a drug addiction at the end of that decade. Although James mostly sang R&B, she has just released "Mystery Lady," featuring songs by her favorite jazz singer, Billie Holiday.