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Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration cere
Post November 02 2020

Top 10 songs for Election 2020
Photo of John Lennon with Yoko Ono behind wearing blindfold, performing Instant Karma. Photo by Ron…
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Daily Video September 11 2020

News Roundup: Week of September 5–11
Find out what happened this week, from wildfires out west to ways people are finding ways to connect despite COVID-19.
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Daily Video September 08 2020

How music connects us during the COVID pandemic
Explore how some musicians are bringing their community together despite COVID-19 restrictions.
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Daily Video July 28 2020

How the music industry is trying to save itself (and save your city)
Explore how the pandemic is affecting the music industry—and how that affects the larger economy.
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Daily Video June 24 2020

Can art help us overcome trauma?
In this lesson plan, explore the ways creating and enjoying art can help ease pain and trauma.
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Daily Video March 23 2020

PBS 2-minute news summary: coronavirus, 2020 Olympics postponed, Afghanistan
In this current events lesson, check out the PBS NewsHour from Mon. March 23rd, on the cancellation of the Olympics and an update on Afghanistan.
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Daily Video March 20 2020

Yo-Yo Ma provides comfort in a time of crisis
In this NewsHour current events lesson. Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most renowned and beloved musicians, provides comfort in this time of crisis.
Members of the Beatles cross Abbey Road in London
Post August 09 2019

Educator Voice: Why The Beatles' message of love never fails me
Members of the Beatles, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, cross Abbey Road…
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Daily News Lesson August 16 2018

Talk with your students about Aretha Franklin: They all know the Queen of Soul
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' died at her home in Detroit on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76. Use this NewsHour lesson to find out what it is about the Queen of Soul that makes both young and old dance and sing along to her music.
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Daily Video October 20 2017

Trombone Shorty inspires a new generation of musicians

The musician Troy Andrews, known as "Trombone Shorty," started playing the trombone on the streets of New Orleans at age 4, and led his first band at age 8.

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