Music

Wednesday’s Art Notes

By Molly Finnegan

In today's arts and culture headlines, Wyclef Jean loses his bid to run for office in Haiti.

With Fame Rising, Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs Release New Album

Ray LaMontagne's fourth studio album, "God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise" comes out today, and he says it's his best yet.

In Next Chapter of Brazilian Music, Seu Jorge Has a New Story to Tell

Seu Jorge, one of Brazil's most prominent musical ambassadors, is trying to challenge the stereotypes people have about his country by telling a new story through music.

Conversation: Lollapalooza 2010

By Molly Finnegan

Lollapalooza, one of the biggest summer music festivals in the U.S., wrapped up Sunday. Jeffrey Brown catches up with music critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot.

Slide Show: Lollapalooza 2010

By Tom LeGro

Lollapalooza 2010 drew more than 240,000 people from all over the country to Chicago’s Grant Park for 156 acts — including headliners Green Day, Soundgarden and pop sensation Lady Gaga. Erykah BaduErykah Badu at Lollapalooza 2010. Photo…

Heads of State Who Harmonize

If Wyclef Jean is elected president of Haiti, he'll join an ensemble of world leaders and politicians with a gift for melody. Here is a list of a few of the most harmonic handshakers.

Friday on the NewsHour: Sting Gets Strings For New Orchestral Album

International pop star Sting is in the midst of an American and world tour with his 'band'. This summer, that means a 45-piece band made up from members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, who have been helping him re-create his…

Remembering Robert C. Byrd, the Fiddler

By Dave Gustafson

As longtime West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd is laid to rest today today, Art Beat looks back at the statesman's musical side, which shone through in his fiddling prowess.