She was Dickensian, if Dickens had written a Gaelic warrior-waif, a hero with a voice that could thrill and comfort.
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Irish bishop recalls the Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan for her Catholic faith and inspiration
O’Riordan, 46, died suddenly Jan. 15 in London, where she had been due to record material for a new release. Police were investigating her death, calling it “unexplained.”
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The Redemption of Gucci Mane
Gucci Mane’s biography is the 37-year-old rapper’s redemption story.
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Banjo-pickin’ for Jesus: the bluegrass music of “The Hillbilly Thomists”
From Alpha to Omega, this is bluegrass of the highest order, our reviewer says.
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“On Eagle’s Wings”: The simple origin of the song that makes the world cry
Composer Jan Michael Joncas kept the song under wraps for years.
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An (unconventional) Advent playlist
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” is not the only Advent song out there.
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Nuns’ new Christmas album tops Billboard charts
They may be sisters, but this is no act.
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Jann Wenner made Rolling Stone in his image. Now he doesn’t like what he sees.
The self-described “first child of the baby boom,” Jann Wenner is not happy with a new biography.
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Woody Guthrie sang the Gospel
Many of Guthrie’s songs focused on on social issues, especially those involving migrant workers.
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From ‘Good Kid’ to ‘DAMN.’ Kendrick Lamar shows faith is constantly changing
Released in April 2017, “DAMN.” portrays Kendrick Lamar’s internal torment as he struggles with his faith.