Phil Harrell
Stories
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile almost abandoned their new album
Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile for a new album of duets, Who Believes in Angels? But the project almost fell apart during its first recording sessions.
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The War and Treaty kicks off the party with 'Plus One'
Part of a growing number of Black artists being embraced by the Nashville country-music machine, The War and Treaty is the husband-and-wife duo of Michael & Tanya Trotter. Their new album, Plus One, infuses country with gospel, bluegrass, rock and whatever else inspires them.
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Ela Minus makes beats for 'dancing and crying'
Colombian musician Ela Minus unites the excitement of the dance club with the more human touch of analog synthesizers on her new album DÍA.
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Ralph Fiennes manages ambition and deceit as the Catholic church picks a new pope in ‘Conclave’
The new movie Conclave dramatizes the Vatican's search for a new pope — and the perils of ambition within its ranks. Ralph Fiennes talks about his starring role.
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An electrode in the brain restores the career of saxophonist Joey Berkley
Saxophonist Joey Berkley lost his ability to play due to the muscular disorder focal dystonia, but experimental treatment has given him enough flexibility to record a comeback album titled A Suite Life.