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‘Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold’ Documents Travel, Evolving Perspectives
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‘Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold’ Documents Travel, Evolving Perspectives

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 / 20 February 2018

Observing Sting's career through the lens of home and travel, Paul Carr presents a striking portrait of a musician coming to grips with his long neglected hometown.

Strange Sort of Force: An Interview with J. Ralph
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Strange Sort of Force: An Interview with J. Ralph

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 / 2 November 2017

Having scored three Best Original Song nominations at the Academy Awards in the past four years, multi-instrumentalist J. Ralph talks his passions, working with Sting, and teaching the London Symphony Orchestra how to improvise.

Sting Wraps up North American Leg of ’57th & 9th’ Tour on Winteriest of Nights
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Sting Wraps up North American Leg of ’57th & 9th’ Tour on Winteriest of Nights

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 / 20 March 2017
Sting went back to rock on his latest album. His enjoyable tour covers the entirety of a phenomenal musical career.
A Sage Among Singers: An Interview With Janice Pendarvis
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A Sage Among Singers: An Interview With Janice Pendarvis

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 / 22 December 2016
From performing with Sting, Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson to appearing in 20 Feet from Stardom, Janice Pendarvis finds wisdom beyond her comfort zone.
Sting Finds Path Back to Rock Music with ’57th & 9th’ + Celebrates at Irving Plaza
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Sting Finds Path Back to Rock Music with ’57th & 9th’ + Celebrates at Irving Plaza

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 / 11 November 2016
After years of diverse projects, including a musical based on his home town, a holiday album and a classical album, Sting has returned to rock.
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Sting and Peter Gabriel’s ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ Tour Showcases Friendship and Music

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 / 8 July 2016
Bass Giant Jaco Pastorius Is Remembered in ‘Jaco’
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Bass Giant Jaco Pastorius Is Remembered in ‘Jaco’

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 / 9 December 2015
If the current generation of upcoming musicians isn't aware of Jaco Pastorius, they should be. This must-see rock doc. cements that matter deeply in our hearts
Counterbalance: The Police’s ‘Synchronicity’
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Counterbalance: The Police’s ‘Synchronicity’

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 / 7 November 2014
Another suburban family morning here at Counterbalance. We have to shout above the din of our Rice Krispies — and the 272nd most acclaimed album of all time. Many miles away, something crawls to the surface of a dark Scottish lake.
Five Observations About the 2015 Rock Hall of Fame Ballot
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Five Observations About the 2015 Rock Hall of Fame Ballot

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 / 9 October 2014
The just-unveiled ballot for next year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class attempts to honor Generation X as well as continue to rectify past oversights.
Global Citizen Festival: 27 September 2014 – Photos & Videos
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Global Citizen Festival: 27 September 2014 – Photos & Videos

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 / 29 September 2014
Almost 50,000 people gathered in Central Park for the 3rd Annual Global Citizen Festival, a star-studded affair that draws attention to extreme poverty with world leaders pledging funds for relief.
Robert Plant: Lullaby and… the Ceaseless Roar
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Robert Plant: Lullaby and… the Ceaseless Roar

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 / 22 September 2014
You have to respect Robert Plant's desire to take the crowd-pleasing, Grammy-approved formula of his last few records into wilder, hazier places. But the results don’t always reach their intended target.
Steve Nieve: ToGetHer
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Steve Nieve: ToGetHer

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 / 13 January 2014
This album may ultimately be better suited to summer haze than winter chill. But Nieve is one classy musician and these songs (mostly) deserve a listen.