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Profile Records never meant to get into the rap game, but the label launched the careers of rap groups like Run-D.M.C.

February 21, 2012 Profile Records never meant to get into the rap game, but the label launched Run-D.M.C.'s career.

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New York Polyphony.

February 21, 2012 A haunting program of early a cappella vocal works focused on death, loss and mortality.

Vijay Iyer and his trio masterfully articulate a complex composition's exuberant, zigzagging melody.

February 21, 2012 Iyer and his trio masterfully articulate a complex composition's exuberant, zigzagging melody.

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In "The Gravedigger's Song," Mark Lanegan's raspy croak is without a doubt his most valuable asset.

February 17, 2012 In "The Gravedigger's Song," Lanegan's raspy croak is without a doubt his most valuable asset.

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In "Only Brother," Midtown Dickens injects old folk and bluegrass sounds with verve, quirkiness and modern ideas.

February 16, 2012 In "Only Brother," Midtown Dickens injects old folk and bluegrass sounds with quirky, modern ideas.

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Doldrums' "Lost in My Head" is jam-packed with strange beats, voice manipulations and bouncy, colorful ideas.

February 15, 2012 "Lost in My Head" is jam-packed with strange beats, voice manipulations and bouncy, colorful ideas.

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