Dec 12 Handwritten lyrics and unpublished photos expose new side of Nick Drake By Victoria Fleischer Forty years ago, musician Nick Drake died at age 26, and is often remembered today as a "solitary, misunderstood lonely poet." Now his sister wants to set the record straight, to provide a fuller picture of the artist. The result… Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 6:16 What 'Serial'-mania says about the growing popularity of podcasts By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 5:35 Profane picture books make fun out of a parent's pains By PBS News Hour Picture books are usually kid-oriented, but two expletive-laden tales, written like traditional bedtime stories, are parents-only hits. “You Have To F**king Eat” and “Go The F**k To Sleep” have become best-sellers, with audiobooks voiced by Samuel L. Jackson and Bryan… Continue watching
Dec 10 YouTube crooner all about that upright bass and then some By Ariel Min Kate Davis' ’40s-style jazz rendition of Meghan Trainor’s pop hit “All About That Bass” has garnered more than 8 million views on YouTube since September. But Davis isn’t only about that one instrument. Continue reading
Dec 09 Watch 8:15 'This is M.E.' embraces Melissa Etheridge's musical spectrum By PBS News Hour Singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge has been known for her country and rock hits, but on her new album, "This Is M.E.," she also adds R&B and soul to the mix. Gwen Ifill sits down with the veteran musician to discuss her… Continue watching
Dec 09 Melissa Etheridge gives a backstage tour of her traveling guitar collection By Anne Azzi Davenport Rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge shows off her extensive collection of guitars and tells the story behind a few special instruments. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 8:55 Kennedy Center honors Al Green for soul and staying power By PBS News Hour Al Green was one of five artists honored at the Kennedy Center this year. Jeffrey Brown talks to the singer, whose iconic voice has stirred souls with pop music and gospel for decades, about a life of making music and… Continue watching
Dec 08 Kennedy Center honors singer Al Green, ballerina Patricia McBride, singer-songwriter Sting and more By Anne Azzi Davenport The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts celebrated five "honorees" at its 37th annual ceremony last night: singer Al Green actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, ballerina Patricia McBride, singer-songwriter Sting, and comedienne Lily Tomlin. Continue reading