Jun 11 The accidental history of pride anthems By Corinne Segal Walk into any LGBTQ pride event during the month of June, and you’ll probably end up dancing to Diana Ross’ 1980 iconic release “I’m Coming Out.” But Ross herself did not intend it that way. Continue reading
Jun 09 In honor of Cole Porter's 124th birthday, his story of triumph over pain By Dr. Howard Markel When Cole Porter died of kidney failure at age 73 on Oct. 15, 1964, only his closest friends knew the extent of the physical and mental anguish he had endured for 27 years. Against all clinical odds, even if only… Continue reading
May 26 Want to work out smarter? Trick your brain with music By Corinne Segal What songs get you moving? For cognitive scientists, researchers and now music streaming apps, the answer is in your brain. Continue reading
May 20 Spotify's new platform to include video and podcasts By Corinne Segal Spotify announced a new platform that expands its music offering to include video, podcasts and interactive features at an event in New York today. New video offerings will include clips from partners like Comedy Central, VICE News and The Nerdist. Continue reading
May 15 Legendary blues man B.B. King dies at 89 By Sarah McHaney The King of the Blues, B.B. King, died Thursday, May 14, at his home in Las Vegas after suffering from high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. He was 89 years old. King was one of the most influential blues… Continue reading
May 10 Watch 1:30 After trauma of combat, soldiers find solace in songwriting By PBS News Hour An Austin-based singer-songwriter founded Songwritingwith:Soldiers, a free program that pairs professional songwriters with veterans to craft original songs based on their experiences. For many of the 120 military members who have participated, songwriting begins the healing process. Continue watching
May 05 Computer scientists prove 80s pop music is boring By Nsikan Akpan "Pop music is dead." You've heard the refrain dropped by nostalgic music lovers at backyard barbecues. And it's no surprise. Everyone thinks the tunes of their generation marked a sort of cultural pinnacle and that music has since become bland. Continue reading
Apr 13 'Austin City Limits' founder Bill Arhos dies at age 80 By Anna Sillers Bill Arhos, founder of Austin City Limits, the longest-running music show in American television history, died on Saturday at the age of 80. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 6:13 Big Ears Festival breaks barriers for open-minded music lovers By PBS News Hour Big Ears is a small, personal and eclectic music festival that aims to showcase how diverse genres can stretch and influence one another. This year, acts like the Kronos Quartet and Rhiannon Giddens and musicians from Wilco and The National… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 5:03 How African musician Salif Keita went from social outcast to international superstar By PBS News Hour Salif Keita is known today as the "golden voice" of Africa, but in his youth he was an outcast, unaccepted by his community because he was born with albinism. Turning to music as an outlet, Keita rose to be one… Continue watching