Jun 12 French music icon Françoise Hardy dies at 80 By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Hardy's lyrics often captured the angst and longing of adolescence, resonating deeply with young audiences. Her melancholic and introspective tone set her apart from the more exuberant pop music of her peers. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 7:27 Grammy-winning teacher Annie Ray on the importance of music education for all By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin The end of the school year often means year-end concerts for student orchestras and choirs. For high school music educator Annie Ray, it’s time to look back on a busy year that included a Grammy award and look ahead at… Continue watching
May 25 Richard M. Sherman, composer who helped shape the 'lyrical voice' of Disney, dies at 95 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" has died. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 6:23 South African music group spreads Mandela's message of reconciliation and healing By Megan Thompson South Africa is celebrating 30 years since apartheid ended and Nelson Mandela became the nation’s first Black president. In the U.S., a South African musical group is spreading Mandela’s message of racial reconciliation and healing while reminding us that the… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 6:47 A look at the Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud and its implications By Amna Nawaz They are two of the biggest names in hip hop, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and they're locked in a rap battle that's capturing global attention and having a big impact on the music industry. Amna Nawaz discussed this feud and… Continue watching
May 11 Nemo of Switzerland wins Eurovision as protests over Gaza war overshadow 2024 contest By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing their nongender identity. Continue reading
May 11 Dutch contestant Joost Klein booted from Eurovision hours before tension-plagued final By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from competition hours before Saturday’s final of the pan-continental pop competition, which has been rattled by protests over the participation of Israel. Continue reading
May 09 Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The 6-3 decision Thursday comes in a case filed by Sherman Nealy, who sued over music used in the 2008 hit "In the Ayer," by the rapper Flo Rida. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 7:42 New 'Tiny Desk' host reveals what the future holds for NPR's popular music series By Geoff Bennett, Mike Fritz It’s a Tiny Desk that’s become a huge draw for some of the world’s most famous musicians. Geoff Bennett spoke with the new host of the long-running NPR concert series about why this unique format continues to resonate with so… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 8:14 Jon Bon Jovi on new docuseries 'Thank You, Goodnight' capturing band's triumphs and trials By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Few musical acts have enjoyed the success and long run of the legendary band Bon Jovi. A revealing new documentary series on Hulu tracks the highs and lows of the Grammy Award-winning band’s four decades together. Geoff Bennett spoke with… Continue watching