Music: Concerts, Interviews with Musicians, Critiques

Judy Garland: Where Her Rainbow Began

Next Avenue

A remote logging town in northern Minnesota pays tribute to its favorite daughter Continue

Don't-Miss List: Ravi Coltrane and 'Ai Weiwei Never Sorry'

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See it! Hear it! Read it! Do it! The best of recent movies, TV, music, books and more Continue

Dave Konopka of Battles Talks About Their Latest Album

PBS NewsHour

Art Beat talks to Dave Konopka of the band, Battles, about their latest album, "Dross Glop." Continue

Carnaval | Havana, Havana!

PBS Arts

Join the musicians from the PBS Summer Arts Festival documentary "Havana, Havana!" as they perform the song "Carnaval" live in Havana, Cuba. Written by Raul Paz and performed by Raul Paz and Luna Manzananes. Continue

Preview: Clint Black's book of posters - Preview

History Detectives

Uncover information about Clint Black’s book of posters, a slide of Bettie Page and the original Hollywood sign. 7/24/2012 Continue

The Don't-Miss List: 'NY Med,' 'Queen of Versailles and More

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Don't miss the TV show 'NY Med,' the documentary 'Queen of Versailles,' the book 'True Believers,' the latest album from Jimmy Cliff and the DVD sleeper "Margaret." Continue

Why You'll Live Longer if You Take Music Lessons

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As we age, our cognitive skills weaken. It’s the adage: Use it or lose it. Learning a musical instrument can be one of the best workouts for your mind, and as research has revealed, it also can soothe an aging body and even rekindle the soul. Continue

Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies

Great Performances

THIRTEEN’s Great Performances will present 12-year-old classical crossover prodigy Jackie Evancho’s second television special Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies, in August on PBS (check local listings). Continue

Don't Miss List: 'Breaking Bad,' 'KIngs of Cool' and more

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See it! Hear it! Read it! Do it! The best of movies, TV, music, books and cultural events you don't want to miss. Continue

Preview: July 17th

History Detectives

HISTORY DETECTIVES roars into its 10th season with three stories devoted to rock ‘n’ roll. Continue

Havana, Havana!

PBS Arts

Tap your toes to the beat of this music documentary, which vibrates with the soul and energy of African-Cuban drummers, guajira guitarists and the pulsing melodies of celebrated Cuban musician Raul Paz, who brings together fellow musical stars Descemer Bueno, Kelvis Ochoa and David Torrens for a concert in Havana. Continue

Extended Interview: Elton John

PBS NewsHour

More of Gwen Ifill's conversation with Elton John, who was in Washington, D.C., to attend the 19th annual International AIDS Conference. Continue

M. Ward/Okkervil River - Preview

Austin City Limits

M. Ward performs highlights from his latest LP; Austin indie rock favorite Okkervil River follows. 7/28/2012 Continue

"Ni De Aqui" | Havana, Havana!

PBS Arts

Join the musicians from the PBS Summer Arts Festival documentary "Havana, Havana!" as they perform the song "Ni De Aqui" live in Havana, Cuba. Written by David Torrens and performed by Raul Paz, David Torrens, Kelvis Ochoa and Descemer Bueno Continue

Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration Preview

Great Performances

The concert features the BSO, Boston Pops Orchestra and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, under the direction of conductors John Williams, Keith Lockhart and Andris Nelsons. Performances by pianists Emanuel Ax and Peter Serkin, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and vocalist James Taylor. Tanglewood 75th Anniversary Celebration premieres Friday, August 10 at 9pm(check local listings). Continue

"La Lengua" Multi-Angle Live Performance | Havana, Havana!

PBS Arts

Tap your toes to the beat of this music documentary, which vibrates with the soul and energy of African-Cuban drummers, guajira guitarists and the pulsing melodies of celebrated Cuban musician Raul Paz, who brings together fellow musical stars Descemer Bueno, Kelvis Ochoa and David Torrens for a concert in Havana. This web exclusive clip features all 4 camera angles...at the same time! Continue

The Motown Bottom Line

History Detectives

Our contributor’s heart skipped a beat when he came across a battered Ampeg B-15 amp with the name “James Jamerson” stenciled on the side. Jamerson, the man who’s bass line drove the Motown sound, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Now the museum might want to display the amp, but only if Eduardo Pagán can prove Jamerson owned it. Continue

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