Arts May 05 Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
World Apr 07 Rapper Ye blocked from entering Britain to headline festival The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Arts Dec 28 Watch 8:05 A look back at 2025's chart-toppers, best songs and standout artists Music in 2025 has had it all, from breakout new artists and big stars continuing to top the charts, to AI-generated artists igniting fierce debate online. To help us sift through the year in music, Stephanie Sy speaks with freelance… By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery
Arts Sep 28 Watch 3:49 Jahri's World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Arts Sep 20 Sonny Curtis, rock 'n' roller who penned 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' theme, dies at 88 Curtis, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Crickets in 2012, died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Sep 14 Watch 2:49 New archive in London celebrates David Bowie's dazzling career and legacy By Lisa Desjardins, Lorna Baldwin The chameleon of rock, David Bowie, left behind a profound and colorful legacy. We zoom to London, virtually, to visit the new home for the British star’s archive that just opened this weekend. Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 7:14 Meet Khruangbin, the Texas trio at the forefront of a new music movement By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Diane Lincoln Estes In today’s pop music, vocals reign supreme. The charts are dominated by singers and rappers, but there’s an increasingly popular genre focused on more instrumental music. William Brangham catches up with Khruangbin, a Grammy-nominated Texas trio and one of the… Continue watching
Aug 07 Eddie Palmieri, Latin jazz legend, dies at 88 By Sigal Ratner-Arias, Associated Press The pianist, composer and bandleader was the first Latino to win a Grammy Award and would win seven more over a career that spanned nearly 40 albums. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 8:03 New jazz fellowship honors long-time musicians who often struggle financially By Lena I. Jackson, Jeffrey Brown Unless you’re a longtime jazz aficionado, you might only know the names and music of a handful of stars and legends. But what about all those who’ve built a life working in this art form? A new fellowship honors them… Continue watching
Jun 11 Brian Wilson, visionary leader of the Beach Boys, dies at 82 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82. Continue reading