+ Hypnotic thumb piano, primitive synth drones, Minor Threat dirges, "heartfelt lyrics" and the astounding Group Doueh: explore the weird world of Banjo or Freakout over at Allez-Allez's blog
+ Not quite a mix, but still: Scott Saul with a moving, MP3-assisted essay on Vinicius de Moraes over at Soul-Sides' summer annex
This article available online at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/06/thursday-mixes/19634/