Arts Apr 25 Watch 5:03 The life, career and activism of legendary performer Harry Belafonte Harry Belafonte, a giant in the world of performance and activism, died Tuesday at 95. President Biden said Belafonte was "A groundbreaking American who used his talent, his fame and his voice to help redeem the soul of our nation."… By Amna Nawaz, Alexis Cox, Jonah Anderson
Arts Feb 12 Watch 3:25 A poet’s Brief But Spectacular take on performing privilege and forgiveness Adam Falkner is a poet, musician, educator, and race and equity strategist. Much of his work studies intersectional themes of race, gender, queer life and social justice education. He was also a featured performer at President Barack Obama's Grassroots Ball… By Moe Sattar, Melissa Williams, Ana Davila
Arts Jan 10 Watch 6:29 Folk and electronica singer Beth Orton on creating her best work yet Behind the glamor and acclaim of any successful musician, there always lurks an actual life filled with travails and challenges that fuel an artist's deepest work. Beth Orton is one such artist. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for… By Tom Casciato, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Dec 11 Watch 6:00 New exhibition explores the work of enigmatic musician Lou Reed As co-founder of The Velvet Underground in the 1960s, Lou Reed helped change the direction of music. As a solo artist, he challenged convention and never stopped experimenting. And through a new exhibition about his creative life at the New… By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman, Connie Kargbo
Sep 04 Watch 13:31 Singer Michael Bublé on his musical choices, inspirations By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre, Juliet Fuisz, Claire Mufson Throughout his 20-year career, Michael Bublé has been known for the kind of music that seems to transcend generations. For our Weekend Spotlight, Geoff Bennett spoke with Bublé to learn more about the mind behind the voice. Continue watching
May 29 Rocker Ronnie Hawkins, dies at 87, patron of Canadian rock By Hillel Italie, Associated Press His wife Wanda confirmed to The Canadian Press that Hawkins died Sunday morning after an illness. He was 87. Continue reading
Oct 04 Watch 6:42 Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab’s ‘neo-Sufi’ music blends Rumi with reggae and more By Tom Casciato The South Asian art form known as Sufi music has a centuries old tradition built on poetry and mysticism coupled with specific instruments, meters and repetition. Brooklyn-based Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab’s neo-Sufism is steeped in that tradition — yet also… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 3:21 Musician Matt Nathanson’s Brief But Spectacular take on finding confidence Matt Nathanson, a musician known for his blend of folk and rock, is perhaps best known for his 2008 single, "Come On Get Higher." He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on getting older, gaining confidence and finding his voice. Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 4:17 How composer Matthew Burtner is putting climate change into song By Valerie Kern, Alaska Public Media Matthew Burtner is a composer and "eco-acoustician," weaving sounds he finds in the Alaskan tundra into his musical compositions. With climate change headlining the news, he hopes artists documenting the glacial melting might awaken their audiences -- and contribute to… Continue watching