Arts Feb 06 Beyoncé breaks record with 32nd Grammy, snubbed again for top album honor Harry Styles won album of the year at the Grammy Awards, taking home the top honor on a night that Beyoncé dominated and became the ceremony's most decorated artist. By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press
Arts Feb 05 Watch 5:39 How streaming platforms are changing the way we listen to music Several of the nominees at this year’s Grammy Awards rose to fame and popularity on music streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube, and social media apps like TikTok. Ann Powers, critic and correspondent for NPR Music, joins Stephanie Sy to… By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery
Arts Jan 01 Watch 5:34 Grammy-nominated songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. on his rise to prominence For most hit songs, there’s a songwriter helping the singer behind the scenes. Canadian-born songwriter and producer Tobias Jesso Jr. is one of the most in-demand collaborators in pop music. Jesso joins Geoff Bennett to discuss his unique journey to…
Arts Dec 02 Watch 6:13 Musician and actor Tobe Nwigwe finds his purpose Musician and actor Tobe Nwigwe is a first-generation child of Nigerian immigrants. He built a following through his music and acting after asking himself, and then others, "What is your purpose?" Jeffrey Brown sat down with Nwigwe to learn more… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Nov 22 Watch 6:46 Adaptation of ‘The Hours’ becomes opera event of the year By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport One day in the lives of three women, from three different times and places, brought together onstage through the magic of opera. “The Hours” is a new work opening on one of the world's biggest stages: the Metropolitan Opera in… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 13:31 Singer Michael Bublé on his musical choices, inspirations By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre, Juliet Fuisz, Claire Mufson Throughout his 20-year career, Michael Bublé has been known for the kind of music that seems to transcend generations. For our Weekend Spotlight, Geoff Bennett spoke with Bublé to learn more about the mind behind the voice. Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 8:00 New initiative aims to make world of jazz more inclusive By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport When most people think about jazz greats, it's possible few faces of women and nonbinary musicians come to mind. But a new program is working to change that. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at a pipeline being developed to pump… Continue watching
Jun 22 Watch 6:42 How guitarist and singer Molly Tuttle became a bluegrass music star By Tom Casciato Bluegrass guitar picker Molly Tuttle is at the top of her profession. Named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year, she was drawn to this traditional American art form from the cradle. But the story of how… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 10:19 Singer Bonnie Raitt discusses her new album and enduring career By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery Music legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt is out with her twenty-first album called "Just Like That." It's her first new release in more than six years, and has landed at No. 1 on six different… Continue watching