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David Gray and the Legacy of Romanticism

David Gray and the Legacy of Romanticism

Romanticism is characterized by a desire for transcendence of the everyday; unity with God, a Higher Power, Nature, or Life; and harmony with the idealized lover or soulmate. As these cravings are ultimately unfulfillable, at least in any permanent sense, Romantic works of literature, art, and music exude palpable melancholy

New Collection Shows the Many Sides of John Hartford

New Collection Shows the Many Sides of John Hartford

Austin Meade Puts Grunge Vibe to Fresh Use

Austin Meade Puts Grunge Vibe to Fresh Use

Emily Scott Robinson Winds Down a Road of Folk Truths on ‘Traveling Mercies’

Emily Scott Robinson Winds Down a Road of Folk Truths on ‘Traveling Mercies’

Gary Clark Jr. Stakes His Claim

Gary Clark Jr. Stakes His Claim

Ryan Bingham Sings of Himself and His Country

Ryan Bingham Sings of Himself and His Country

Rosie Flores' 'Simple Case of the Blues' Showcases Depth of Playing and Influences

Rosie Flores' 'Simple Case of the Blues' Showcases Depth of Playing and Influences