Arts Oct 05 Ringo Starr reflects on his legendary career with the Beatles and his new music By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Lena I. Jackson
Arts Jan 01 Watch 5:34 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…
Arts Nov 11 Watch 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… By PBS News Hour
Arts Jun 30 Watch 7:39 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… By PBS News Hour
Arts Jan 28 Watch 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… By PBS News Hour
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Oct 18 Watch Singer-Songwriter Samantha Crain on Her Album ‘Kid Face’ By PBS News Hour Art Beat talks to singer-songwriter Samantha Crain about her new album, 'Kid Face.'… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 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… Continue watching
Jun 22 Watch Conversation: Shawn Colvin Looks Back in New Memoir Jeffrey Brown talks to musician Shawn Colvin about he new memoir, "Diamond in the Rough."… Continue watching
May 04 Watch ‘What’s Going on Now’: Engaging Young People Through Music, Media, Messages 'What's Going on Now': Engaging Young People Through Music, Media, Messages… Continue watching