Feb 25 Oscar-winning ’20 Feet from Stardom’ gives voice to back-up singers By Victoria Fleischer It was the middle of the night in 1969. Merry Clayton, a respected back-up singer, receives a call to help the Rolling Stones. Donning her robe and curlers, Clayton trots over to the studio and records the now-famous screaming vocals… Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch Poet Mark Doty Reflects on Community Bonds Forged by Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Poet Mark Doty, winner of the National Book Award, reflects on one of the great traditions of the holiday season: Handel's "Messiah."… Continue watching
Dec 13 Watch Singer Anthony Hamilton Encourages Teens to Stay in School Singer Anthony Hamilton could have been one of these young people. Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch British Singing Hopeful Becomes Internet Sensation Susan Boyle, a singing contestant on the U.K. reality show "Britain's Got Talent," became an unlikely Internet sensation this week. ITN's ITV news correspondent Phil Reay-Smith examines Boyle's appeal. Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch Essayist Reflects on Opportunities to Sing Out Loud Essayist Richard Rodriguez discusses music in American culture and why many people attend productions that allow the audience to sing along. Continue watching