Apr 03 Learning guitar licks and other tricks at Afghanistan’s Rock School Kabul By Larisa Epatko Like many other boys his age, Humayun Zadran wanted to become a rock star. But he wasn’t allowed to learn Western music while growing up in the conservative climate of Peshawar, Pakistan. Now as an adult living in Afghanistan, he’s… Continue reading
Apr 02 National Recording Registry reaches 400 entries as Library of Congress adds 25 recordings By Justin Scuiletti Jeff Buckley's 1994 single, "Hallelujah," is one of 25 new entries inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. Video by VEVO The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that it was inducting 25 new sound recordings into the… Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 2:58 Angélique Kidjo on African music and using song to create human connections By Anne Azzi Davenport, Jeffrey Brown Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch Project gives young brains the benefits of musical training By PBS News Hour A music program for city kids works with a neurobiologist to study the brain on music. Continue watching
Feb 14 According to Pandora, Daft Punk fans are likely Democrats By Ruth Tam If you happen to be single on Valentine’s Day and in need of a personalized mix tape with no strings attached, Pandora is here for you. Next week, though, there might be a couple of obligations. The 14-year-old online radio… Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch N.C. elementary schools promise arts education but access is far from equal By PBS News Hour North Carolina mandates that all elementary school students have equal access to art instruction, but enforcement of the law appears inconsistent across the state. Special correspondent for education John Merrow reports on two elementary schools' different approaches to arts education… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch Tod Machover, creator of “Death and the Powers,” explores the interaction of music and technology By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 07 Fifty years after the Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan, how well do you know Fab Four history? By Colleen Shalby The Beatles made their live U.S. television debut 50 years ago Sunday when they paraded onto Ed Sullivan’s stage and caused a national eruption of Beatlemania. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch Newly released recordings reveal Beatles before they inspired mania Newly released recordings reveal Beatles before they inspired mania… Continue watching