Arts Sep 20 Sonny Curtis, rock ‘n’ roller who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Sep 19 Watch 9:20 Music festival helps artists confront and manage the industry’s mental health impact 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… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Sep 14 Watch 2:49 New archive in London celebrates David Bowie’s dazzling career and legacy The chameleon of rock, David Bowie, left behind a profound and colorful legacy. We zoom to London, virtually, to visit the new home for the British star’s archive that just opened this weekend. By Lisa Desjardins, Lorna Baldwin
Arts Sep 12 Watch 6:50 Retired accountant realizes lifelong dream of joining LSU’s marching band At 66 years old, Kent Broussard has proven it’s never too late to chase a dream. After retiring from a long career in accounting, he enrolled at Louisiana State University as a full-time student with one goal in mind: to… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Arts Sep 06 Watch 7:14 Meet Khruangbin, the Texas trio at the forefront of a new music movement In today’s pop music, vocals reign supreme. The charts are dominated by singers and rappers, but there’s an increasingly popular genre focused on more instrumental music. William Brangham catches up with Khruangbin, a Grammy-nominated Texas trio and one of the… By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Diane Lincoln Estes
Aug 24 Watch 6:05 Rock The Rez brings musical empowerment and glam to Indigenous kids By Megan Thompson The benefits of music education for children are well-documented. It can boost mental health, enhance creativity and improve cognitive functioning. A summer camp program in South Dakota and Minnesota aims to bring all that and more to Indigenous girls and… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch 8:26 Newly released tapes reveal intimate reflections by Woody Guthrie By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein, Daria Nastasia Nearly 60 years after his death, there is a renewed interest in the life and music of American folk icon and social activist Woody Guthrie. Last week, an album of songs and recordings of him talking was released, and Guthrie’s… Continue watching
Aug 13 7 quick questions with Ms. Rachel By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Tim McPhillips Rachel Accurso has helped countless toddlers learn words and make connections through her wildly popular videos. But she’s a hard no on glitter. Continue reading
Aug 12 Madonna urges Pope Leo to visit Gaza: ‘Bring your light to the children before it’s too late’ By Associated Press Madonna has urged the pope to visit Gaza “before it's too late.” She posted her appeal on social media Monday, inspired by her son Rocco's birthday. Continue reading
Aug 07 Eddie Palmieri, Latin jazz legend, dies at 88 By Sigal Ratner-Arias, Associated Press The pianist, composer and bandleader was the first Latino to win a Grammy Award and would win seven more over a career that spanned nearly 40 albums. Continue reading