Music

Swing Rocks! Brian Setzer and his Orchestra prove that Swing Jazz and rockabilly is not dated music. They prove that good music is good music no matter what generation is listening to it. The music that Brian Setzer plays is as relevant today as it was in yesteryear.

Wilco’s recently released “Sky Blue Sky” is another solid effort that will surely be appreciated by fans of their previous work. The most significant difference between this and Wilco’s best known previous albums, 2002’s “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,” and 2004’s “A Ghost Is Born,” is that the prevalent “sonic experimentation” is much more subdued here.

Gogol Bordello produces a sound best described as a juxtaposition of Eastern European folk music and modern punk. The band is fronted by Eugene Hutz, a Ukrainian who came to New York after being evacuated from Chernobyl because of the nuclear reactor disaster. The rest of the band is formed by a myriad of diaspora who provide a welcome new sound to the punk genre. Many of Gogol Bordello’s songs begin with guitar work that will be familiar to American punk fans, but soon explode into raucous melodies strongly flavored by the band’s heritage. The song “Not A Crime,” from a recent album “Gypsy Punks Underdog World Strike,” begins with strong power chords on the guitar, then the melody is carried away by frantic fiddle-work suspended by an accordion.

Kyla is back with her fourth album, Not Your Ordinary Girl. The country's RnB princess has come a long way from her winning days in Tanghalan ng Kampeon. Starting out as a shy teener, Kyla's risen to become a more mature performer.

This album, a compilation of her most popular hits, showcases this young diva's impresive voice. With upbeat tunes like " Can't Fight The Moonlight, " you'll be humming along in no time. Gather your girl friends for an afternoon of bonding and singing.

There's nothing more relaxing than the soothing vocals and folksy melodies of Ms. Jones. This 13-track album is guaranteed to add a little sunshine to your rainy day. If you choose to curl up under th

One of the greatest Bluegrass albums of the 1970’s was “Old and in the Way.” This album was one of the side projects of Grateful Dead guitarist and singer Jerry Garcia (who played banjo in this line up). The original line up also included John Kahn on bass. John had a long time friendship and played bass on many Garcia projects.

What comes to your mind when you hear “pretty lasses and light pop music”? Most would think of the Corrs, but you also got it right if you answered Bellefire! This charming trio is fresh from their world tour (including a Philippine pitstop!) to promote their album.

It’s ironic that an album entitled “Not Your Ordinary Girl” would have such a simple cover. But flipping through it will reveal must-listen-to tracks like her own versions of “Human Nature” and “Make Me Whole.”

The popularity of inspirational music has spawned many ‘copycat acts,” but Gabrielle has managed to hold her own through the years. Along with Tracy Chapman (of “Fast Car” fame), she is the epitome of “black-soul”—0r R&B with spiritual twist.