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
May 15 Watch 6:23 South African music group spreads Mandela’s message of reconciliation and healing By Megan Thompson South Africa is celebrating 30 years since apartheid ended and Nelson Mandela became the nation’s first Black president. In the U.S., a South African musical group is spreading Mandela’s message of racial reconciliation and healing while reminding us that the… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 6:47 A look at the Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud and its implications By Amna Nawaz They are two of the biggest names in hip hop, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and they're locked in a rap battle that's capturing global attention and having a big impact on the music industry. Amna Nawaz discussed this feud and… Continue watching
May 11 Nemo of Switzerland wins Eurovision as protests over Gaza war overshadow 2024 contest By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing their nongender identity. Continue reading