Aug 30 Watch 8:09 Young Afghan musicians showcase talent and resilience after being forced from the country By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein Since its founding in 2010, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music has provided unique music training to Afghan children. In 2013, the group made a triumphant visit to the U.S. This month, three years after the Taliban retook control of… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 7:32 Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup By Christopher Booker Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of… Continue watching
Aug 27 As Oasis reunites, a look back at the ups and downs for the Britpop giants By Associated Press Oasis announced a reunion tour Tuesday, 15 years after the Gallagher brothers' feud forced the classic Britpop band to disband. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 4:45 How ‘Miles the Music Kid’ became an internet sensation By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins Eight-year-old Miles Bonham and his music production videos are striking a chord with millions of social media followers around the world. William Brangham reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 5:52 Symphony celebrates NATO’s 75th anniversary with music from member nations By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant, Murrey Jacobson A symphony orchestra at the Library of Congress commemorated NATO’s 75th anniversary with an evening of music from its member countries. The songs symbolize hope and solidarity in trying times. Geoff Bennett has a look and a listen for our… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 6:06 Grateful Dead drummer combines music and paint to express the role rhythm plays in his art By Mike Cerre Prominent musicians from George Gershwin and Miles Davis to John Lennon were also crossover artists in another medium. The Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is now on that list. He's combining his music and paint and fans are flocking to… Continue watching
Jul 02 He wrote Elvis’ first hit, but Arthur Crudup barely got paid By Ben Finley, Associated Press Arthur Crudup's song “That’s All Right" would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released, but Crudup received scant songwriting royalties because of an exploitative record contract. … Continue reading
Jun 12 French music icon Françoise Hardy dies at 80 By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Hardy's lyrics often captured the angst and longing of adolescence, resonating deeply with young audiences. Her melancholic and introspective tone set her apart from the more exuberant pop music of her peers. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 7:27 Grammy-winning teacher Annie Ray on the importance of music education for all By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin The end of the school year often means year-end concerts for student orchestras and choirs. For high school music educator Annie Ray, it’s time to look back on a busy year that included a Grammy award and look ahead at… Continue watching
May 25 Richard M. Sherman, composer who helped shape the ‘lyrical voice’ of Disney, dies at 95 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" has died. Continue reading