The Music Box.
Entries about the music I like.
A tribute to MF DOOM
I’ve written about MF DOOM here in the past, and have made no secret of my love for his rhymes, which is why I was affected when his family made the news of his passing public on New Year’s Eve (they had kept it under wraps since October 31st, 2020, so they’d have time to grieve). The internet has been buzzing with tributes since. Mine will be a self-indulgent one. Akhil Srivatsan writes.
A journey through the Penguin Jazz Guide, King Oliver — King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band - The Complete Set
The Complete Set of King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band’s recordings is an archetypal record of this early era of jazz. It’s an album that is still intensely danceable, a quality King Oliver considered central to his band’s music, since they performed primarily to a dancing audience. This is the first in a series on the Penguin Jazz Guide, my exploration of the story of jazz.
A journey through the Penguin Jazz Guide
When it comes to song structure, the art of storytelling without words, how to write a good hook, and everything to know about why music is important, very few artforms come close to jazz. I’ve always wanted to chart the story of jazz from the standpoint of a non-American, Indian aficionado, who while in love with the music, is also cognisant of some of its history.