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Robert C. Gilbert

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The Laura Nyro Experience (Part Three)

Hello one last time (for now, at least) from the Laura Nyro universe. Writing about her, surrounding myself with her music and pondering her artistry, legacy and importance has been the most rewarding experience of my creative life in the f...

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The Laura Nyro Experience (Part Two)

Hello again from the Laura Nyro vortex in which I happily remain. Below is the second part of my three-part essay on her. Throughout this section, I return often to the idea that a substantial part of the lure of her music is individual mom...

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The Laura Nyro Experience (Part One)

Today’s edition of Listening Sessions is the first of three that will be dedicated to a piece of writing into which I have tried to pour every ounce of my ambition and heart. Recently, an article in Rolling Stone asked if anyone remembers L...

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Eight New Albums to Dig Into

Below is my second round-up of new music for 2026. I’ve found eight new goodies that I think you will really dig. I hope you check out at least a few of them and will let me know which of them you like the best.

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2 months ago
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Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway: Soul Simpatico & Beyond

A few years ago, I wrote about my love of Donny Hathaway and his music (read it here). He was an extraordinarily gifted singer, composer and arranger. Roberta Flack was too and their collaboration from 1972, titled just Roberta Flack & Donn...

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