Arts Sep 28 Jahri’s World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids 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
Arts Sep 14 Watch 2:49 New archive in London celebrates David Bowie’s dazzling career and legacy 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. By Lisa Desjardins, Lorna Baldwin
Arts Sep 06 Watch 7:14 Meet Khruangbin, the Texas trio at the forefront of a new music movement 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… By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Diane Lincoln Estes
Arts Aug 07 Eddie Palmieri, Latin jazz legend, dies at 88 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. By Sigal Ratner-Arias, Associated Press
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
May 30 This waltz is the unofficial soundtrack of floating through space. Soon it will beam through the cosmos By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Johann Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space Saturday, performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Continue reading
May 24 Musician Billy Joel cancels tour after being diagnosed with brain disorder By Associated Press Joel revealed on Instagram that he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, “a brain disorder that can affect brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,” the Cleveland Clinic says. Continue reading
May 21 Rapper Kid Cudi will testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to take the witness stand to tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago with Combs' ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie. Continue reading