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Gay Voices in Gospel

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

The genre-fusing singer Tonéx was once considered the future of gospel music. Things changed when he came out of the closet. Today: our series on singers looks at sexual identity and gospel tradition. Also: the super-duo Broken Bells unites The Shins frontman James Mercer with producer Danger Mouse of Gnarls Barkley. They join us to preview their upcoming self-titled debut.

Sing Out: Gospel Star Leaves the Flock

The genre-fusing singer Tonéx was once considered the future of gospel music. Things changed when he came out of the closet. In the latest installment of Sing Out, our series about singers, New Yorker staff writer Kelefa Sanneh tells us about a career torn between gay identity and gospel tradition.

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Building Broken Bells

Forget the super group. The super-duo Broken Bells unites The Shins frontman James Mercer with producer Danger Mouse of Gnarls Barkley and The Grey Album fame. The two join us to give us a sneak peek at their upcoming self-titled debut.

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Abbey Road Studios

Abbey Road: A Timeline

Abbey Road studios, touted as the world's first custom-built recording studios, opened at number 3 Abbey Road on November 12 1931. The studios were made famous by the Beatles and granted landmarked status by the British government on February 23, 2010. Below are some highlights.

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Don't Ask. Don't Tell. Don't Even Think About It.

The case of the gospel singer Tonex, whose career has crumbled since he revealed he was gay, sounds like something that happened decades ago, not something going on now.

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Gig Alerts: Cuddle Magic

This inventive ensemble will be playing tonight at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. Download the stunning track "Paris/Happydent."

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Gig Alerts: Via Audio

This indie pop quartet has a forthcoming album and hooks for days. Download their irresistible new single "Babies," then see them tonight at Union Hall.

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Gig Alerts: Abraham Inc.

This klezmer funk collective will play Le Poisson Rouge tonight to celebrate the release of their new album. Download their boisterous track "Moskowitz Remix."

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Kieran Hebden, a.k.a. Four Tet

No Cover: Four Tet

Fresh off the release of his critically-acclaimed album There is Love in You, Four Tet played to a sold-out Le Poisson Rouge last week. Stream the whole concert here.

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