Critic at Large | Carlos Alvarenga | Substack

Music

Sometimes, the art is all you need....

Sep 6

As the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop approaches, one of its finest works has stood the test of time.

Aug 4

A legendary 1961 creation by the American saxophonist Stan Getz transports us into a world of spontaneous creation and discovery.

Jul 8

Marvin Gaye's "beautiful descent into despair" fuses sublime music with messages that have inspired and persuaded for over half a century

Jul 1

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