A (quick) critical rundown on three recent albums.
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Her distinct, expansive range is apparent from the start here, with the booming opener Bittersweet.

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And so he goes, spinning tales of glitter hips and insect hearts, frozen tides and starless dark.
Synchronize Vibration takes a page from project guest star Roy Ayers hit Everybody Loves the Sunshine.
The 5th Dimension harmonies abound on Soulful & Unique.
Meanwhile, the free jazz-inspired African Sounds asks black artists to use their music to rebound against the hate.