By Lisa Fumagalli

I recently came across an article where Avril Lavinge said, "I don't like reading."  I immediately thought,"I knew there was a reason I never liked her."  Regardless of my feelings toward Avril Lavigne the article also made me think about how much, and why, I value my favorite musicians.

By Lisa Fumagalli

Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is about to release his very first classical music compositions. Yes, you read it correctly. Mr. Hannibal Lecter/Silence of the Lambs himself is also a classical music composer.

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Everything Daphne Willis has done up to now in both her music and her life has led to this moment—her new album, Because I Can (Vanguard, April 19), marks the 23-year-old writer/singer/guitarist’s artistic coming of age in thrilling—and at times heart-wrenching—fashion. This captivating LP represents an exponential leap, as she grows into her enormous talent and puts it to powerful and relatable use via her singular sensibility. Because I Can sounds very much like the defining work of a young artist who matters.

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American Bloomers is the union of three singer/songwriters: Jaime Wyatt, Jane Sheldon and Jonathan Sheldon. Their voices blend seamlessly over jangling acoustic guitars and Stonesy electric riffs.

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Lost Lander is a project founded by songwriter/forester Matt Sheehy when he began work on a new album with producer Brent Knopf. The two often worked remotely - using the internet to communicate ideas - and from time to time they met at majestic spots on the Oregon coast to work in closer proximity.

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