Music, Ra says, is not a mere commodity but the “ spiritual language ” of Earth.... Music goes directly to the heavenly creator as “ your personal ambassador.” Fast, informative and written just for locals.... The documentary filmmaker has made films about everything from blues to jazz, bluegrass to reggae, and salsa to soul....

LONDON — A joke made on “ The Simpsons ” television show almost 30 years ago will become a reality in London on Wednesday evening. For the first time the U.S. hip-hop collective, Cypress Hill, will perform at the Royal Albert Hall with the London Symphony Orchestra( LSO) for a one-off event. The collaboration first featured in cartoon form in 1996 on an episode of “ The Simpsons ” entitled “ Homerpalooza.” The episode sees hapless patriarch Homer try to impress his children by attending the fict