May 30 This waltz is the unofficial soundtrack of floating through space. Soon it will beam through the cosmos By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Johann Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space Saturday, performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 7:20 American violinist Ariana Kim visits India to explore Carnatic music By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster The violin has a storied place in so much of European classical music. But sometime in the 17th century, it began to intrigue maestros from a very different and ancient music tradition. Fred de Sam Lazaro has the story of… Continue watching
May 28 These Brazilian nuns go viral after dropping the beat on Catholic TV By Tatiana Pollastri, Associated Press The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with singing, beatbox and dance moves. Continue reading
May 21 Rapper Kid Cudi will testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to take the witness stand to tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago with Combs' ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 6:35 Sierra Hull reflects on her journey to becoming a mandolin virtuoso By Tom Casciato Two-time Grammy nominee Sierra Hull has reached the pinnacle of bluegrass on her chosen instrument, the mandolin. But how she got there is a story like no other. Special Correspondent Tom Casciato has more for our arts and culture series,… Continue watching
May 05 A timeline of Diddy's career and legal troubles By Associated Press U.S. prosecutors say that behind the scenes, Sean “Diddy” Combs was coercing and abusing women with help from a network of associates who helped silence victims through blackmail and violence. Combs has pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations. Continue reading
May 01 Ronan the sea lion is better than ever at grooving to a beat, new study finds By Christina Larson, Associated Press Not many animals show a clear ability to identify and move to a beat aside from humans, parrots and some primates. But then there’s Ronan, a bright-eyed sea lion that has scientists rethinking the meaning of music. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 5:22 Acclaimed blues musician Nat Myers faces battle with a rare cancer By Tom Casciato In 2023, we told you about the debut of Nat Myers, an acclaimed blues musician from Kentucky. American Songwriter said his work "reverberates with the sound of a deep bluesman from the 20s and 30s." Special correspondent Tom Casciato has… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 4:23 Musician Nile Rodgers reflects on the roots of his artistry By Platon For decades, legendary photographer Platon has been taking portraits of some of the world’s most prominent people, from heads of state, to movie stars and everything in between. He recently started filming his photo shoots in which he gets his… Continue watching
Mar 21 Watch 7:27 Musicians push back on dwindling payments from streaming services By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Nearly every song ever recorded is available for about $12 a month, or free if you don’t mind the ads. But while the streaming giant Spotify has conquered the music industry, many of the artists responsible for the music on… Continue watching