Music

For more than 45 years, Berlin has had an oasis for real music called Quasimodo. Founded by an Italian expatriate, it quickly became one of the most important live music clubs in Germany. It still is.

Sérgio Santos Mendes is the man who brought Bossa Nova, Samba and Musica Popular Brasileira to the world. But this is only the simple version of a story that…

German 'Schlager' songs are pretty much the worst sounds on the face of the Earth. But it might be interesting to look into this kind of culture for a moment.…

Born in the AOR era, one of the greatest Rock bands on the planet, Toto, survived many decades. They are still strong. And they are coming to Germany.

We know this whole pandemic thing will drag on for a long time. In spite of it all, breathtaking music was recorded this year. These are ten examples.

In the late 1970s, something called Funk hit the world. It came out of the United States of America and spread all over the place. Once it was out, nothing…

Some forty years ago, between 1975 and 1982, the best examples of Adult-Oriented Rock tunes were recorded. Now AOR quality tunes are back, thanks to a few players.

Bossa Nova and Samba recorded in the 1970s are among the most beautiful sounds ever created on this planet. In Brazil, folklore songs and modern tunes based on…

In 1977, the world was crazy, just like today. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act came to life. Elvis Presley died. 'Star Wars' became a big hit at the box…

One of the most brilliant and recognizable Jazz and Pop vocalists of all time, Al Jarreau, would have turned 80 on March 12th, 2020, had he not died three years ago, after a life of singing, recording and touring. I knew him.