Sep 30 'I Am Woman' singer Helen Reddy, '70s hitmaker, dies at 78 By Associated Press Helen Reddy, who shot to stardom in the 1970s with her rousing feminist anthem “I Am Woman” and recorded a string of other hits, has died. She was 78. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 7:42 Medical professionals turn to music making as a tonic By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Where do healers find comfort? For some U.S. doctors and caregivers, the answer is in music. Jeffrey Brown went to Newton, Massachusetts, recently to see how medical professionals are regenerating their spirits -- and becoming better providers in the process. Continue watching
Sep 18 Last studio recording of jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw released By Russell Contreras, Associated Press "49th Parallel," a 1987 recording led by Canadian bassist Neil Swainson that features Shaw and tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, was made available this month. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 7:57 Grammy-winning Ranky Tanky is a band with a mission to honor Gullah culture By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport South Carolina band Ranky Tanky is on a mission to revive and celebrate Gullah music and culture, which originated among descendants of West African slaves in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. The group earned a Grammy Award this winter, and… Continue watching
Sep 07 Watch 5:18 Gloria Estefan encourages fans to 'Put On Your Mask' By Amna Nawaz, Joshua Barajas As with much of the world, superstar Gloria Estefan has been isolating at home during the pandemic. But she hasn’t remained silent during that time. In fact, Estefan has taken an old hit song of hers and converted it to… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 2:36 A St. Louis band brings music to the streets during social distancing As Americans continue to distance from each other physically, they are still searching for ways to connect. For the members of the Red and Black Brass Band in St. Louis, that means bringing music to the streets of their hometown. Continue watching
Aug 13 'I will never forget that hug.' Gloria Estefan ordered a hazmat suit to hug her grandson By Joshua Barajas Gloria Estefan says she plans on framing photographs of her wearing a hazmat suit as a memento capturing her and her family’s experience during the pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 07 To Gloria Estefan, wearing a mask is as simple as taking care of each other By Isabelle Di Rita At home in Vero Beach, Florida, Estefan spoke about her new album, which explores the musical connection between her birthplace, Cuba, and Brazil’s samba culture. She also wants you to wear a mask. Continue reading
Jul 31 Yo-Yo Ma on how musicians can 'rebuild our humanity' during the pandemic By Joshua Barajas In a heartfelt call to action to musicians, Ma said it is "your job -- our job -- is to actually move one person at a time."… Continue reading
Jul 29 Yo-Yo Ma's heartfelt call to action to artists during the pandemic By Isabelle Di Rita Now is the best time to make a personal connection with an audience of one, the cellist said, “because as a musician, your job — our job — is to actually move one person at a time.”… Continue reading