Arts Nov 24 Remembering the life and influential career of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde
Arts Nov 03 Watch 7:44 Musician S.G. Goodman on finding inspiration in her rural upbringing Singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman has been hailed as one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the American South in recent years. Raised in the small river town of Hickman, Kentucky, Goodman blends country, rock and folk into songs that… By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Kayan Taraporevala
Arts Oct 30 Watch 7:34 Ben Folds on taking a stand for artistic freedom after Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover Ben Folds’ piano-powered pop music earned him a cult following and made him one of the most respected songwriters of his generation. He also held an influential role in classical music as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra. Folds… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins
Arts Oct 14 Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies at 51 D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press
Nation Oct 09 Drake’s defamation suit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ tossed by judge Judge Jeannette A. Vargas rejected the lawsuit in a written opinion that began by citing “the vitriolic war of words” and saying the case arose “from perhaps the most infamous rap battle in the genre's history.”… By Larry Neumeister, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Oct 08 ‘I’m not dying’: Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.”… Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 9:19 How artists and musicians are responding to Trump’s 2nd term By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein Rock legend Bruce Springsteen publicly blasted President Trump and his policies, saying “we’re living through particularly dangerous times." As Trump increasingly targets the arts, artists are faced with the question of whether to speak out or keep their heads down. Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 3:49 Jahri’s World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids By John Yang, Kaisha Young In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry… Continue watching
Sep 20 Sonny Curtis, rock ‘n’ roller who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Curtis, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Crickets in 2012, died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 9:20 Music festival helps artists confront and manage the industry’s mental health impact By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The music industry, for all the glamour and excitement, can be grueling with tragic consequences. A 2024 MusiCares survey revealed that over 8% of respondents within the industry had serious thoughts of suicide, notably higher than the 5% rate among… Continue watching