Tuesday, August 30 2011
...And the Men Are All the Same
Remember Tina Turner? In Pherone, creator Viktor Kalvachev delivers a tale every bit as powerful and evocative as Tina's eclipsing of the abusive Ike Turner.
Wednesday, November 25 2009
The Story of a Soul Survivor: ‘Private Dancer’ at 25
On the eve of Tina Turner's 70th birthday, PopMatters salutes the 25th anniversary of Private Dancer. Join us as we celebrate the making of a modern classic while David Bowie, Nona Hendryx, Janelle Monáe, Bryan Adams, and more than 20 artists and producers pay tribute to the girl form Nutbush who conquered the world stage.
Friday, January 9 2009
Tina Turner: Tina!
There's nothing truly wrong with Tina! -- it's just that the Acid Queen deserves better than this.
Tuesday, July 22 2008
All You Need Is Love
Tony Palmer's compelling yet frustrating 15-hour television series on the history of popular music, originally broadcast in the 1970s, finally sees a DVD release.
Tuesday, December 11 2007
The Best Jazz of 2007
In spite of the perception of jazz as an increasingly niche market, the year's best show a style of music that remains ever youthful in its exploration of new territories, expanding its diversity and range of expression.
Friday, October 12 2007
Ike & Tina Turner: The Ike & Tina Turner Story
Definitive in nearly every possible way, The Ike and Tina Turner Story is the exclamation point on an act that bridged together rock and soul.
Thursday, October 4 2007
Herbie Hancock: River
The great jazz pianist, with Wayne Shorter at his elbow and a list of sympathetic guest singers, makes a stunning Joni Mitchell tribute.
