Aug 12 Watch 6:21 Andrew Bird takes eclectic compositions to symphony stages By Mike Cerre From playing classical masterpieces and jazz standards on his violin to singing folk and rock, Andrew Bird continues to cross over music and performance genres. Special correspondent Mike Cerre caught up with Bird performing with the San Francisco Symphony for… Continue watching
Aug 10 Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing By Jessica Hill, Associated Press Duane “Keffe D” Davis has pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder. People who will testify include those who saw Shakur moments before he was shot, as well as people who were affiliated with rival record labels. Continue reading
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