Jul 05 Watch 7:01 Skyrocketing cost of living threatens Austin’s status as live music capital of the world By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori, Sam Lane For more than a decade, the Austin area has been the fastest-growing large metro region in the country. That explosion has brought sweeping changes to the Texas capital and its renowned music scene. Laura Barrón-López reports for our arts and… Continue watching
Jun 03 Kaija Saariaho, pioneering composer hailed as one of the 21st century’s greats, dies at 70 By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Kaija Saariaho, who wrote acclaimed works that made her the among the most prominent composers of the 21st century, died Friday. She was 70. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 6:22 Cassette tapes make unexpected comeback in era of music streaming By Stephanie Sy, Madison Staten, Lena I. Jackson In an era of music streaming and digital downloads, an old format is once again becoming popular. Modern music audiences are rewinding and hitting play on a cassette tape revival. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
May 25 Watch Michelle Zauner’s Brief But Spectacular take on making the ordinary beautiful By Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Michelle Zauner is a Korean American author and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of alternative pop band Japanese Breakfast. Zauner shares her Brief But Spectacular take on making the ordinary beautiful. Continue watching
May 24 Tina Turner, indomitable rock legend and survivor, dies at 83 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows and survived her horrifying marriage to become a solo super star in middle age, has died at… Continue reading
May 14 Swedish singer Loreen wins Eurovision for 2nd time at event honoring Ukraine By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with her power ballad “Tattoo,” at a colorful, eclectic music competition clouded for a second year running by the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
May 13 How the Eurovision contest works and who to watch for By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Sprinkle the sequins and pump up the volume: The 67th Eurovision Song Contest reaches its climax on Saturday with a grand final broadcast live from Liverpool. Continue reading
May 03 Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson among artists inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael have all been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Kate Bush also finally reaching the top of that… Continue reading
May 01 Watch 1:47 Arabic music breaks through to new audiences with help of streaming and social media By Deema Zein, Yasmeen Sami Alamiri With the use of streaming and social media apps, it seems like Arabic music is breaking through to new audiences. The PBS NewsHour's Deema Zein spoke to two experts on what this moment means for the music world and the… Continue watching
Feb 17 Federal prosecutors request 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly By Michael Tarm, Associated Press Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to give singer R. Kelly 25 more years in prison for his child pornography and enticement convictions last year in Chicago. That recommendation in a late Thursday court filing would add to the 30… Continue reading