Arts May 05 Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts May 05 The Rolling Stones are releasing a new album titled 'Foreign Tongues' The Rolling Stones announced a new album on Tuesday. It is titled “Foreign Tongues.” It will arrive July 10 and feature the late Charlie Watts, Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, The Cure’s Robert Smith and The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad… By Maria Sherman, Associated Press
Arts May 04 Daniel Kraus' 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts Pulitzer Prize officials awarded the fiction prize to an author with a long history in fantasy, horror and young adult novels. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Apr 28 Taylor Swift files new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats Swift has been a target of AI misuse in the past. By Maria Sherman, Associated Press
Politics Apr 15 Ticketmaster and Live Nation had monopoly over big concert venues, jury finds A Manhattan federal jury deliberated for four days before reaching its decision Wednesday in the closely watched case, which gave fans the equivalent of a backstage pass to a business that dominates live entertainment in the U.S. and beyond. By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Apr 07 Rapper Ye blocked from entering Britain to headline festival By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:08 People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery. Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 7:08 Lucinda Williams channels earlier protest music era on new album By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Jenna Bloom Lucinda Williams has been making music for decades. With her new album, she's speaking and singing to this moment, calling it a battle cry and finding grit and grace in a world on edge. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown sat… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 7:19 Opera singer Denyce Graves takes her final bow on stage By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Jenna Bloom After singing on the world’s top opera stages for more than 40 years, acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves took a final bow last month and is pivoting to teaching the next generation. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown joined Graves in the… Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch 8:19 The cultural impact of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show delivered a powerful message and made international headlines. The show was dense with symbolism, including messages of Puerto Rican pride and independence. But it also quickly became a magnet for criticism from President Trump. Continue watching