Oct 08 'I'm not dying': Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.”… Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 9:19 How artists and musicians are responding to Trump's 2nd term By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein Rock legend Bruce Springsteen publicly blasted President Trump and his policies, saying “we’re living through particularly dangerous times." As Trump increasingly targets the arts, artists are faced with the question of whether to speak out or keep their heads down. Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 3:49 Jahri's World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids By John Yang, Kaisha Young In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry… Continue watching
Sep 20 Sonny Curtis, rock 'n' roller who penned 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' theme, dies at 88 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Curtis, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Crickets in 2012, died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 9:20 Music festival helps artists confront and manage the industry's mental health impact By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The music industry, for all the glamour and excitement, can be grueling with tragic consequences. A 2024 MusiCares survey revealed that over 8% of respondents within the industry had serious thoughts of suicide, notably higher than the 5% rate among… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 2:49 New archive in London celebrates David Bowie's dazzling career and legacy By Lisa Desjardins, Lorna Baldwin The chameleon of rock, David Bowie, left behind a profound and colorful legacy. We zoom to London, virtually, to visit the new home for the British star’s archive that just opened this weekend. Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 6:50 Retired accountant realizes lifelong dream of joining LSU's marching band By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant At 66 years old, Kent Broussard has proven it’s never too late to chase a dream. After retiring from a long career in accounting, he enrolled at Louisiana State University as a full-time student with one goal in mind: to… Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 7:14 Meet Khruangbin, the Texas trio at the forefront of a new music movement By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Diane Lincoln Estes In today’s pop music, vocals reign supreme. The charts are dominated by singers and rappers, but there’s an increasingly popular genre focused on more instrumental music. William Brangham catches up with Khruangbin, a Grammy-nominated Texas trio and one of the… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 6:05 Rock The Rez brings musical empowerment and glam to Indigenous kids By Megan Thompson The benefits of music education for children are well-documented. It can boost mental health, enhance creativity and improve cognitive functioning. A summer camp program in South Dakota and Minnesota aims to bring all that and more to Indigenous girls and… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch 8:26 Newly released tapes reveal intimate reflections by Woody Guthrie By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein, Daria Nastasia Nearly 60 years after his death, there is a renewed interest in the life and music of American folk icon and social activist Woody Guthrie. Last week, an album of songs and recordings of him talking was released, and Guthrie’s… Continue watching