Science Jul 06 Pop, soda or coke? A linguist explains the history behind the various names for the drink By Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation
Arts Sep 06 Here’s every state’s song of the summer (no, it’s not all ‘Despacito’) America's song of the summer was the reggaeton hit "Despacito." But it wasn't the top song everywhere. By Elizabeth Flock
Arts Nov 06 ‘Unpolished’ and unconventional: Meet the Malaysian pop star about to blow up U.S. charts The artist, one of few Malaysian pop stars to cross over into the U.S. market, is preparing to release a new album this winter. By Amanda Gomez
Arts Feb 04 How an underestimated song became a streaming summer hit 2014’s mega summer hit, ‘Am I Wrong’, by Norwegian pop duo Nico & Vinz almost didn’t make it as a single. In fact, they didn’t think the song would be a success at all. By Sarah McHaney
Oct 31 Watch Taylor Swift shake, shake, shakes up a slowing music industry By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch Buddy Guy: ‘Blues Musicians Don’t Retire, They Drop’ Sixty years after picking up his first guitar, blues musician Buddy Guy still jams -- and has no plans of stopping. Jeffrey Brown and Guy discuss his upcoming memoir "When I Left Home: My Story," his childhood in rural Louisiana,… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch The Life and Legacy of Whitney Houston Whitney Houston, the superstar known for turning gospel and soul into pop music gold, was found dead over the weekend in her Los Angeles hotel room. She was 48. Jeffrey Brown and songwriter Gordon Chambers discuss her life and legacy,… Continue watching
Dec 22 Watch The Year in Music Jeffrey Brown talks to the Los Angeles Times' Randall Roberts about the year in music. Continue watching
Aug 10 Conversation: Lollapalooza 2010 By Molly Finnegan Lollapalooza, one of the biggest summer music festivals in the U.S., wrapped up Sunday. Jeffrey Brown catches up with music critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. Continue reading