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Stephen HumphriesAbout Stephen HumphriesIn his nine years at the Christian Science Monitor, Stephen Humphries served as an arts writer as well as editor of the newspaper’s Arts section. He is currently a freelance writer in Los Angeles who also blogs at: http://www.stephenhumphries.blogspot.com. Features
There’s a Griot Goin’ On: An Interview with Justin Adams and Juldeh CamaraThe former guitarist for Robert Plant and the Gambia riti virtuoso discuss their unlikely, but incredibly fruitful, musical partnership. [13 August 2009] “Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs”: An Interview with Otis TaylorThe critically acclaimed bluesman talks to PopMatters about his musical path, bringing the banjo back to its roots in black music, and his new album Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs that marks his return to the guitar. [21 July 2009] Straight Out of Madchester: An Interview with the DovesDoves talk to PopMatters about their development in the Manchester music world, the pressures of living up to their potential, and the new album Kingdom of Rust. [21 April 2009] An Eclectic Master Craftsman: An Interview with Steven WilsonThe ever prodigious Porcupine Tree main man Steven Wilson talks at length with PopMatters about the problems with download culture, the inferiority of the MP3, his strong work ethic and the mysteries of the creative process. [30 March 2009] ReviewsBat for Lashes: 15 June 209 - Los AngelesShe’s something special. Now, if someone would just sort out that wardrobe… [17 July 2009] |
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