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Monday, April 24, 2006
What is the sound of Starbucks? Earlier this month, Sonya Kitchel's CD, "Words Came Back to Me," became the second release in its "Hear Music Debut" label, sold in its coffee joints and in record stores nationwide. Today, a look at how Starbucks is cornering the market on mature, sultry-jazz pop with Mark Rahner, a reporter at the Seattle Times. Also: Baaba Maal will share his unique blend of Senegalese pop, traditional West African song, reggae and dance music. And finally, the Boston folk-rock duo The Weepies. They're not shedding any tears since their new album peaked at number one on the iTunes folk chart.
What's the Starbucks Sound?
A look at how Starbucks is cornering the market on mature, sultry-jazz pop.
» The Savvy, Sultry Starbucks sound
Baaba Maal
The Senagalese pop singer Baaba Maal shares music from his latest album.
» Baaba Maal's Web site
The Weepies
Boston folk-rock duo The Weepies share music from their new album, "Say I Am You."
» The Weepies Web site
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