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Boyz II Men joins New Kids, 98 Degrees on tour

They say that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but Boyz II Men had to get out, just for a couple of months. The group had a sweet deal there, having launched a 78-show residency at The Mirage in March.Monday

‘Pitch Perfect’ album hits the high notes

They say it’s not over till the fat lady sings – and that means Fat Amy isn’t ready to put down her microphone.Sunday

Freshcut

‘Quarter to Six’ The Idan Raichel ProjectThe idea that one could create a cohesive album by pulling together unique voices singing in different languages and from different musical traditions would seem daunting.Sunday

‘Old Yellow Moon’ Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell

“Old Yellow Moon” is a reunion album of sorts that explores musical paths Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell first traveled on their initial recordings in the mid-1970s. Harris began recording Crowell compositions in 1975, the same year she hired him to join her band. They remain linked as leaders of a groundbreaking era in country music that resonates today in the work of Miranda Lambert, Buddy Miller and others.

Then as now, Harris and Crowell excelled at bringing a fresh perspective to covers of classic country tunes, while pushing the genre toward a new sound built on driving rhythms, crisp musicianship and a wide range of well-chosen songs.