New dark Pharaohs arose that did not know Genesis P-Orridge, morphing industrial music into repetitive, bland, club-based fare. By Manny Theiner.

Thanks to the ingenuity and one-upmanship of local concert promoters, yet more concerts are turning up in the most unusual and amazing places.

Rawlicious, a ?living foods? cafe in the Junction section of Toronto. The area is enjoying a post-industrial revival.

This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival is well under way on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Be prepared to learn about oral traditions in African American culture, explore music and its meaning in Latino culture and experience the vibrant culture of Wales.

Ooh, boy! The 2009 version of Rothbury is off and running! After the gates had opened at 6 p.m., the crowd at the Ranch Arena seemed somewhat subdued as Toubab Crewe put their spin on Afro-Pop and tribal drumming.