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Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band perform in Long Beach

Arts Oct 05

Ringo Starr reflects on his legendary career with the Beatles and his new music

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Grammy-nominated songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. on his rise to prominence

For most hit songs, there’s a songwriter helping the singer behind the scenes. Canadian-born songwriter and producer Tobias Jesso Jr. is one of the most in-demand collaborators in pop music. Jesso joins Geoff Bennett to discuss his unique journey to…

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The life and legacy of unlikely music icon Leonard Cohen

Poet, novelist and musical cult figure Leonard Cohen passed away on Thursday at age 82. Not a great singer, Cohen was a reluctant performer and an unlikely musical star. But the eloquence and simplicity of his lyrics and melodies earned…

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Why James Taylor is still ‘endlessly interested’ in making music

"Before This World," James Taylor's first album of all new material in 13 years, is the veteran songwriter's first-ever chart-topping record. Jeffrey Brown talks to Taylor, now 67, about wearing his heart on his sleeve in his songs and finding…

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Arts Jan 28

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Remembering Pete Seeger, 94, who made music to unite people

A central figure of American music, Pete Seeger touched the lives of generations with his long list of folk and protest songs that became cultural landmarks of various social movements. Jeffrey Brown talks to Peter Yarrow, friend of Peter Seeger…

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Singer-Songwriter Samantha Crain on Her Album ‘Kid Face’

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A ‘Diamond in the Rough’: Singer-Songwriter Shawn Colvin on Music and Memoir

A 'Diamond in the Rough': Singer-Songwriter Shawn Colvin on Music and Memoir…

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Conversation: Shawn Colvin Looks Back in New Memoir

Jeffrey Brown talks to musician Shawn Colvin about he new memoir, "Diamond in the Rough."…

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‘What’s Going on Now’: Engaging Young People Through Music, Media, Messages

'What's Going on Now': Engaging Young People Through Music, Media, Messages…

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