Jul 30 Watch 4:48 How music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman Music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning, reflecting our triumphs, struggles and the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the country. On her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with music historian Ted… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 6:25 Thomas Hampson celebrates U.S. musical history with 'Song of America' By Fred de Sam Lazaro Thomas Hampson is known for the classical vocal traditions rooted in Europe. But for more than 25 years, Hampson has dedicated himself to reviving and celebrating American traditions in song. Fred de Sam Lazaro saw that on full display in… Continue watching
Jul 27 Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Carly Simon, the singer known for “Nobody Does It Better” and other hits, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 7:03 Hermanos Gutiérrez perform 'Los Ojos del Cóndor' and reveal inspiration for new album By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Kayan Taraporevala The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into new instrumental journeys. Now the brothers are turning their gaze homeward, drawing on the traditions of their family's roots in… Continue watching
Jul 03 WATCH: A Capitol Fourth – 250th Weekend Celebration By Molly Finnegan A Capitol Fourth will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Friday with a live broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and fireworks from Mount Vernon. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song | A PBS News Special By Geoff Bennett In a special half-hour broadcast, PBS News' Geoff Bennett sits down with Bruce Springsteen for a rare and deeply personal conversation marking the recent opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Music industry legend Clive Davis remembered in funeral with Springsteen, Dionne Warwick By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Kenny G played a mournful sax solo, Jennifer Hudson's voice soared and Bruce Springsteen spoke glowingly at the funeral Monday for music legend Clive Davis, as pop royalty honored a man who championed so many of their careers. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 3:21 Music industry titan Clive Davis, who turned artists into stars across genres, dies at 94 By Nick Schifrin, Jackson Hudgins The music industry lost a titan on Monday. Clive Davis, who nurtured artists across nearly every major genre for more than half a century, has died at the age of 94. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 7:42 Andrew Lloyd Webber on the creative process behind his acclaimed musicals By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber One of the biggest hits on Broadway right now is a reimagined version of “Cats,” the legendary musical about a tribe of felines. “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” has received acclaim and won three Tony Awards. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 9:52 Bruce Springsteen on 'critical patriotism' and the power of protest music By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University features exhibits dedicated to one of New Jersey’s most famous sons while also exploring the broader story of American music. Geoff Bennett met with "The Boss" to discuss the center,… Continue watching