May 05 Watch 10:17 Joe Jackson: Can't stop the 'Invisible Man' By Tom Casciato, Mori Rothman Musician Joe Jackson was drawn early to classical music before achieving fame as a frenetic rocker, then going on to develop one of the broadest compositional palettes in contemporary music. In the midst of his 40th anniversary tour, Jackson reflects… Continue watching
May 05 A Joe Jackson playlist, beyond the hits By Tom Casciato Joe Jackson’s last bona fide hit song was, “You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want),” from 1984’s Body and Soul. But for NewsHour Weekend's senior producer, the records that followed are full of songs that… Continue reading
May 03 Watch 6:42 How music brought Gloria and Emilio Estefan together Gloria and Emilio Estefan have cultivated a successful joint music career spanning decades, though most closely associated with smash hits of the 1980s. The latest accolade added to their collection is the Gershwin Prize of Popular Song, awarded by the… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 3:43 Yo-Yo Ma on the importance of telling each other our stories Cellist Yo-Yo Ma has recorded more than 100 albums, performed in every marquee concert hall across the globe and played for eight U.S. presidents. This weekend, he gave two outdoor concerts along the U.S.-Mexico border, in an effort to highlight… Continue watching
Apr 05 Watch 5:30 On new album, Hozier makes us face the music By Leah Nagy The sophomore album of Irish singer-songwriter Hozier debuted at the top of music charts last month, five years after his hit “Take Me to Church.” Jeffrey Brown met up with the musician in Orlando, Florida, before a stop on his… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 3:29 Why musician Andrew Bird learned to appreciate isolation Andrew Bird is a multi-instrumentalist who has created field recordings in a Utah canyon, a Lisbon aqueduct and the Los Angeles River. Known for his virtuosic violin playing and songwriting styles that defy traditional classification, Bird took an unusual approach… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 5:33 Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin on doing something 'magical' with her life By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin has developed a faithful following as well as critical acclaim for her folk and Americana music. But after being diagnosed with breast cancer, she formed a new perspective on telling her personal stories through song. Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Mar 22 How female musicians amplify each other when the industry won't By Laura Santhanam While the exclusion of female artists, songwriters and producers has always been a reality in Nashville and beyond, some see it as having gotten worse in recent decades. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 6:06 Embracing classical music and its potential for 'sonic salvation' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Classical is a music genre hampered by a tendency to exclude or intimidate newcomers. But Clemency Burton-Hill, creative director at WQXR, a public classical radio station serving New York, wants to change that. An evangelist for art that leaves her… Continue watching
Feb 22 WATCH: R. Kelly charged with aggravated sexual abuse By Associated Press Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx on Friday afternoon announced the 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse. They involve four victims, at least three of whom were younger than 17. Foxx said the sentencing range for aggravated sexual assault is… Continue reading