Apr 20 Preview: Singer Natalie Merchant Is Well-Versed on Her New Album By Molly Finnegan After a 7 year hiatus, singer and songwriter Natalie Merchant has just released a 2-disc album titled "Leave Your Sleep," a collection of 26 traditional poems set to original music. The project began shortly after the birth of her daughter… Continue reading
Mar 18 For Musician Erin McKeown, the Sweet Sound of Independence Erin McKeown is ten years into her career as a solo singer/songwriter. She's one of many impacted by the changing music industry. As fans buy fewer CDs and download more files, independent artists -- musicians who don't depend on major… Continue reading
Aug 21 Conversation: James Gavin, Author of New Lena Horne Biography For many decades, Lena Horne was one of the best known and loved entertainers in the world, known for her talent and beauty. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch Famed Singer Eartha Kitt Dies of Cancer at Age 81 Entertainer Eartha Kitt gained international celebrity for her sultry and elegant style before dying of colon cancer at age 81 on Christmas Day. Kitt recently spoke with Gwen Ifill for a PBS special. Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch Famed Civils Rights Folk Singer Odetta Dies Prominent civil rights folk singer Odetta died at 77 from heart disease at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital Tuesday. The NewsHour remembers the Grammy-nominated artist and her influence on fellow musicians. Continue watching