Jul 13 Watch 5:40 Ukrainian-born pianist discusses his ode to Odesa and the impact of Russia’s invasion By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet As the fighting in Ukraine continues, we take a musical journey to Odessa, Ukraine’s historic port city on the Black Sea. It is a personal vision of a Ukrainian-born pianist, Vadim Neselovskyi, who teaches at the Berklee College of Music… Continue watching
Jun 22 Watch 6:42 How guitarist and singer Molly Tuttle became a bluegrass music star By Tom Casciato Bluegrass guitar picker Molly Tuttle is at the top of her profession. Named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year, she was drawn to this traditional American art form from the cradle. But the story of how… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 10:19 Singer Bonnie Raitt discusses her new album and enduring career By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery Music legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt is out with her twenty-first album called "Just Like That." It's her first new release in more than six years, and has landed at No. 1 on six different… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 3:01 Singer-songwriter Syd’s Brief But Spectacular Take on her path to being an artist By Moe Sattar, Ana Davila, Alyssa Ortega Coppelman Singer-songwriter Syd is one of the pioneering and most prominent voices to sing about same-sex relationships in R&B music. She has now released solo music after working with hip-hop collective Odd Future, and her own Grammy-nominated band The Internet. Syd… Continue watching
May 10 Atlanta rapper Young Thug arrested on gang charges By Associated Press The rapper Young Thug is in Atlanta's Fulton County Jail, accused of co-founding a criminal street gang. Continue reading
May 09 Watch 8:01 ‘I’m just getting started’: Musician Jon Batiste on the next phase of his musical journey By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Multi-talented musician Jon Batiste received the most nominations of any artist at the recent Grammys, capturing a total of 11 in all in a wide variety of categories. He also came away with the most wins, including the biggest, "Album… Continue watching
May 06 Bob Dylan Center opening in Oklahoma to feature song archives, stories behind the music By David Bauder, Associated Press Elvis Costello, Patti Smith and Mavis Staples are all on hand in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this weekend to celebrate the new Bob Dylan Center and archive. Continue reading
May 04 Dolly Parton, Eminem among artists inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press The induction ceremony will be held Nov. 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Apr 13 Albums by Alicia Keys, Wu-Tang Clan to be inducted into National Recording Registry By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Debut albums by Wu-Tang Clan and Alicia Keys, along with the Latin pop megahit “Livin' La Vida Loca” and Queen's “Bohemian Rhapsody," are being inducted into the National Recording Registry. Continue reading
Apr 08 Pink Floyd members reunite to record song for Ukraine By Associated Press Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine. Continue reading