Steven Wine
The Associated Press
Miami, FL, United States
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Music Review: Brennen Leigh’s throwback album applies clever twists to classic country
On the new album “Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’ Yet,” Brennen Leigh sings about cheating, drinking and trucking → Read More
Review: A career comeback and a fine album from Eilen Jewell
The swagger of Eilen Jewell’s ninth studio album offers no hint it came together after she thought her career might be over amid a succession of personal setbacks → Read More
Music review: Adeem the Artist's album is engaging, topical, funny
A banjo-driven romp on the new album "White Trash Revelry" explains in jest the cause of Adeem the Artist's unspecified musical limitations. The East Tennessee-based singer-songwriter has considerable gifts, too, and that's no joke. → Read More
Music review: Bill Frisell's jazz quartet emphasizes interplay
Guitarist Bill Frisell's new jazz quartet album, "Four," is like a stimulating conversation among friends who swap quick quips and insights, the shifts in mood frequent and unpredictable. → Read More
Music review: Joe Ely's new album is for children of all ages
Don't assume Joe Ely's new children's album will have limited appeal. It's for anyone who has ever been a kid. → Read More
Music review: Miko Marks draws on church roots and bridges genres
Miko Marks created a buzz last month performing at AmericanaFest in Nashville, Tennessee, and her latest album, "Feel Like Going Home," is an engaging encore. → Read More
Music review: Watkins Family Hour captures spirit of variety shows
The latest album from Watkins Family Hour lasts just 39 minutes, but that's not to say it falls short. Like its 2015 predecessor, "Vol. II" captures the adventurous spirit of the musical variety shows hosted by siblings Sara and Sean Watkins. The stellar new set is more consistently engaging than the first album, thanks to a range of styles and collaborators. → Read More
Music review: Brother Brothers' harmonies shimmer on album of covers
Identical twins Adam and David Moss are easy to tell apart on their charming new album of cover tunes. "Cover to Cover" is a celebration of the folk duo's influences and an imaginative mix of material from such songwriting Hall of Famers as Hoagy Carmichael, Tom T. Hall and Jackson Browne. → Read More
Music review: The stars come out on Mary Gauthier's new album
As the title might suggest, love prevails over death on Mary Gauthier's "Dark Enough to See the Stars," though not without a struggle. → Read More
Album review: Old Crow Medicine Show offers serious tonic of songs
Due to the group's name, good-timey tempos and comically frantic vocals, Old Crow Medicine Show can be mistaken for a hee-hawing string band not to be taken seriously. All of which makes the Nashville-based group's new album deceptive in its delights. → Read More
Music review: Brad Mehldau's new challenging, experimental album
Mehldau is perhaps the most lyrical jazz pianist of his generation, drawn to a genre that could be called restless-soul music: challenging, experimental, boundary-defying material, such as his new album "Jacob's Ladder." → Read More
Review: Ballads predominate on ABBA's comeback album
"Voyage" is ABBA's first album of new music in 40 years, and it's a worthy return for the 1970s pop superstars. Capitol via Associated Press A bouncy, synthy beat bridges the decades and brings ABBA into the present. "You look bewildered," Agnetha Fältskog sings above the retro rhythm, "and you wonder why I'm here today." ABBA is back with its first album since 1981. While skeptics might ask… → Read More
Can Tua-Led Dolphins End Their Long Playoff Win Drought?
The Miami Dolphins’ most recent playoff win is nearly old enough to drink. On Dec. 30, 2000, Dave Wannstedt and Jay Fiedler helped Miami beat the Indianapolis... → Read More
Luzado Pitches 6 Shutout Innings to Help Miami Beat Reds 2-1
Jesús Luzardo allowed one hit and no runs in six-plus innings Sunday, and the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 to take the rubber game of their... → Read More
Alcantara Fans 12, Sánchez Homers as Marlins Beat Reds 6-1
Sandy Alcantara, buoyed by uncharacteristic run support, had a career-high 12 strikeouts in seven innings Saturday night to help the Miami Marlins beat the... → Read More
Tua's Voice More Assertive Starting 2nd Camp With Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa brought the offense to the line of scrimmage, and after he took the snap and cocked his arm, he had a choice of five wide-open receivers. → Read More
Starling Marte Traded by Marlins to Oakland for LHP Luzardo
The Oakland Athletics are in playoff contention, and Starling Marte is their midseason reward. → Read More
For Hall-bound Jimmy Johnson, Cowboys’ Honor Ring can wait
As Jimmy Johnson looks back on the rocky relationship that abruptly ended his championship run with the Dallas Cowboys, he can laugh now. He’s heading into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. → Read More
Dolphins' Howard Reports Despite Unhappiness With Contract
All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard joined the rest of the Miami Dolphins reporting for training camp Tuesday after he sat out mandatory minicamp because he's... → Read More
Music review: New album showcases Jenny Shawhan's commanding alto
Jenny Shawhan has a big voice and knows how to use it. "Let me soar," she sings on her new album, "Don't Be Afraid," as she does just that. → Read More