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Music

Recorded in acoustic isolation, ‘Force Majeure’ proves Black excellence thrived in 2020

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Bassist Dezron Douglas and harpist Brandee Younger’s first release as a duo revels in unexpected alchemy and happenstance genius
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Our biggest news stories of 2020

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1 million readers, 950+ stories, and a community of engaged supporters that can't be beat: Here's what we accomplished together this year.
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Albums of the Year 2020: Wild spirits helped us hold tightly onto humanity

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From police brutality call-outs to a new century gospel, artists still wrung beauty and inspiration from a hard year
Music

Albums of the Year 2020: An experimental bent seized the isolating zeitgeist

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Deep reggaeton, sonic healing, coatcheck ambient, hyperkinetic crust punk covers... and Ariana Grande? It was a wild ride inside
Music

New Music: Lianne La Havas’ ‘Live at the Roundhouse’ brings the healing vibes

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Just in time for your 2021 refresh, La Havas proves that—yes!—the Joni Mitchell comparisons are appropriate.
Music

3 for Free: Some recommended entertainment this week

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Two great music collections and an Afrofuturist film series on offer to help you glide through the speedy season
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Best of the Bay 2020 Editors’ Pick

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The roots festival reached back to its own, philanthropical roots—granting more than a million dollars to local venues and musicians
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Los Cenzontles: Best of the Bay 2020 Editors’ Pick

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A cultural academy—and lively band—that is preserving and passing down essential Mexican traditions of song and dance.
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New Music: Yeah, we know it’s Christmas—here’s 4 new sounds to carry you through the schmaltz

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The latest project from SF's own Bezier, Bahamadia takes instrumental hip-hop to its limits, and Jessy Lanza's new remix release packs a surprising punch.
Culture

San Francisco Mime Troupe: Best of the Bay 2020 Editors’ Pick

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Pivoting to online 'radio plays,' the 51-year-old favorite brought us vibrant 'Tales of the Resistance' and a timely 'Red Carol'
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