Margarete Roberie

Review: Sharon Isbin and Amjad Ali Khan and Sons Deliver a Transcendent Fusion on ‘Live in Aspen’

On: December 13, 2024

One of the most fascinating albums to come out in 2020 was Strings for Peace, a collaboration between classical guitarist extraordinaire Sharon Isbin and Indian sarod master Amjad Ali Khan. Khan wrote four ragas with Isbin in mind, and he and Isbin were joined on a tour of India andContinue Reading

2025 Polestar 3 First Test Review: 3’s Company Is … Porsche?

By: Margarete Roberie

On: November 27, 2024

In: Auto

Pros Porsche-like driving dynamics Drives a ton lighter than it is Posh minimalist interior with logical UX Cons Volvo-like safety nannying Illogical, obtuse cruise controls Reluctant steering assist Polestar as an automotive brand started life as Volvo’s performance halo, like BMW’s M or Mercedes’ AMG. Now a full-fledged marque ofContinue Reading

Margarete Roberie

Review: Sharon Isbin and Amjad Ali Khan and Sons Deliver a Transcendent Fusion on ‘Live in Aspen’

2025 Polestar 3 First Test Review: 3’s Company Is … Porsche?

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