balladeering

As Porter showed on London's Revoice! festival, he can unite soul styles from Barry White to Stevie Wonder, Kurt Elling's pin-sharp, improv precision, balladeering delicacy, and also add a social/political agenda.

This week's new live music 2011

And Atkins channeled Patsy Cline while balladeering on the downbeat "Hotel Plaster" and "The Tower."

In concert: Nicole Atkins at Rock & Roll Hotel 2011

And Atkins channeled Patsy Cline while balladeering on the downbeat "Hotel Plaster" and "The Tower."

Concert review: Nicole Atkins live is a high note at Rock & Roll Hotel 2011

And while Sinatra's seemingly effortless balladeering had some "bel canto" qualities to it, his attention was mostly directed toward the American songbook, of which he became the foremost interpreter.

When Italians Ruled the Airwaves 2010

I'm sure the younger Bards would be thrilled with such a rich topic for balladeering.

Widows and Orphans R. Daniel Lester 2010

What happened to the clean-cut wholesomeness and raw talents of the Michael Jackson types albeit before he became a ruinous pervert - thanks to the excesses of fame and fortune and the balladeering of Lionel Richie types, and the deep soul-piercing and heartfelt music of the Stevie Wonder types?

Obama-Kennedy Dream Ticket and Other Itemized Musings Anxious Black Woman 2008

But the final product was lame, generic balladeering by someone who's heyday had long been over notwithstanding a few tracks from his Audioslave project.

Alicia Keys and Jack White's Bond Song - Another Way To Die « FirstShowing.net 2008

“More Than Words” was about as good as power balladeering ever got.

Fargo Rock City Chuck Klosterman 2003

I'm sure the younger Bards would be thrilled with such a rich topic for balladeering.

Winds Of Fury Lackey, Mercedes 1993

Apparently Bob†™ s balladeering, acoustic trio phase only lasted the one album, John Wesley Harding, and once again it†™ s off to something new. “I†™ ll Be Your Baby Tonight” wasn†™ t a fluke, it was an omen.

Nashville Skyline 1969