Arts Jul 29 Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Arts Jun 11 What makes a winning World Cup anthem? Shakira, Wyclef Jean and others explain Should it reflect the host countries? Be a global banger? Value a chant-along chorus? There's an argument to make for each — or perhaps all. By Maria Sherman, Associated Press
Arts Jun 02 Watch 9:47 Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms Sting’s music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later as a solo artist. Now, as… By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Jackson Hudgins, Hunter Bonaparte
Arts May 26 Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95 He was one of the last living greats of the bebop era and one of the most influential saxophonists of his time. By Associated Press
Arts May 05 Watch 7:57 Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy Renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has launched a new project, a kind of call and response for these times. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown met Marsalis at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, for our series Art in Action, exploring… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Apr 07 Rapper Ye blocked from entering Britain to headline festival By Jill Lawless, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 8:05 A look back at 2025's chart-toppers, best songs and standout artists By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery 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… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 3:49 Jahri's World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids By John Yang, Kaisha Young 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… Continue watching
Sep 20 Sonny Curtis, rock 'n' roller who penned 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' theme, dies at 88 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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