Mar 24 Smithsonian Fine Tunes a New Collection of Appalachian Blues By Arts Desk The migration of the blues from the fields of the Mississippi Delta to clubs on the southside of Chicago has been well-documented by historians and musicologists, but there is also a rich tradition in and around the Appalachian mountains that… Continue reading
Mar 18 For Musician Erin McKeown, the Sweet Sound of Independence Erin McKeown is ten years into her career as a solo singer/songwriter. She's one of many impacted by the changing music industry. As fans buy fewer CDs and download more files, independent artists -- musicians who don't depend on major… Continue reading
Jan 11 Tonight on PBS, Sam Cooke Brings It Home Tonight on PBS, a look at the velvet-voiced star who helped break the pop music color barrier with his gospel-infused R&B in "Sam Cooke: Crossing Over". Continue reading