Milo Miles

March 8, 2016

05:51

Roman Diaz Makes A Spiritual Statement With 'L'ó Dá Fún Bàtá'

Percussionist Roman Diaz arrived in New York from Havana in 1999 and has since become a mainstay in the avant-garde jazz and Afro-Cuban music communities. Critic Milo Miles reviews his debut album

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February 3, 2016

06:15

Lizzo Brings Ideas, Humor And Sass To 'Big Grrrl Small World'

The vivacious alt-rapper Lizzo mixes rap, gospel and neo-soul on her new album. Critic Milo Miles says Big Grrrl Small World will win listeners over with its energy and hooks.

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June 3, 2015

07:07

Malian Bandleader Bassekou Kouyate Merges Rock And Soul In 'Ba Power'

The new album by the veteran musician and his band Ngoni Ba conveys the restless march of time and the transience of all human conditions. Milo Miles calls it "the most satisfying sort of catchy."

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Roman Diaz Makes A Spiritual Statement With 'L'ó Dá Fún Bàtá'

Lizzo Brings Ideas, Humor And Sass To 'Big Grrrl Small World'

Malian Bandleader Bassekou Kouyate Merges Rock And Soul In 'Ba Power'

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