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'CL' editor debates "Accidental Racist" at 'New York Times'
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"Room for Debate" offers differing perspectives on the controversy
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Live review: Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, Belk Theater (4/1/2013)
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Together again: country-rock pioneers conjure a kindred spirit in Charlotte.
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, Feb 26, 2013
Theater review: 'Fela!' is ferocious, exuberant, but also a little irresponsible
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The Broadway hit dazzles during opening night at Charlotte's Belk Theater.
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Enough about the Grammys - we're still on R. Kelly headlining Pitchfork
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When old mainstream is indie and new indie is mainsream
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, Jan 24, 2013
Forever FC crew keeps getting attention on national hip-hop scene
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Lute's black-and-white "Queen City Slummin'" clip brings ancient to the future
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, Jan 15, 2013
Happy birthday, MLK!
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Another look at "Dreams" deferred...
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, Jan 14, 2013
Aspiring arts journalists get sage advice at CAJA conference
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More than 100 show up for first Charlotte Arts Journalism Alliance event
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, Jan 9, 2013
Racist T-shirts sold at South Carolina 'Mexican-themed' restaurant
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Like a little xenophobia with that crunchy, American-style taco?
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Mark Kemp's Weekly Fast 5
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CL editor's weekly commentary on stories that sparked his interest - and yours.
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, Dec 7, 2012
Former CL photographer is nominated for Grammy
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Catalina Kulczar and husband Juan Miguel Marin are honored for their work on David Byrne's new album
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, Sep 4, 2012
Obama versus Romney: Who might have a better iPod playlist?
by Kimberly Lawson
In which an editor and a reporter debate over the musical choices of the candidates.
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Video: Searching for healthy food during the DNC
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Or, our editor in chief goofing off during yesterday's CarolinaFest in downtown Charlotte.
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, Jul 18, 2012
Creative Loafing's Soundboard is back
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While some readers trashed our decision -- and CL -- others made some valid points.
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The move of the concert listings to the Web edition has proven to be quite controversial.
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, Mar 27, 2012
Occupy Charlotte returns to protest a CATS fare increase
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They're baaaaaack!
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, Mar 9, 2012
'Burn, baby, burn': Jimmy Ellis opened my mind
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The Rock Hill, S.C.-born singer of the Trammps' dance-floor classic "Disco Inferno" died Thursday
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, Jan 26, 2012
'Colorlines' offers "political" obit for R&B great Etta James
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Her gritty music and difficult life "teach us about the shifting politics of race, class and feminist politics"
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, Jan 19, 2012
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
sings tale of political disillusionment
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Documentary brings the triumphant life and tragic death of an American musical and political hero to PBS on Jan. 23.
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, Jan 19, 2012
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UPDATE (with clarifications): Did large Charlotte media orgs violate an 'off the record' agreement with the DNCC by tweeting photos?
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, Jan 16, 2012
'Occupy Charlotte: Restless,' a HuffPo video production
by Rhiannon Fionn
Vic Suter offers a glimpse into a day-in-the-life of the Q.C.'s occupation.
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