music
Unpacking a trunk of new Soviet Yiddish songs: A self-interview
January 13, 2016"This is exhilarating. It's been a long time coming and I'm very proud of our work on it. It's been a highly collective process."
Read moreDavid Bowie, 1947-2016: Departure of the Cosmic Chameleon
January 13, 2016Bowie was an artist; a true original force that didn't stay still but progressed, shedding identities and modes of work and style to offer new canvases.
Read moreToday in history: Remembering composer Aaron Copland
December 2, 2015His symphonies, ballet and film scores, songs and choral works became the American classical style, combining his formal studies of music with popular American genres such as folk and jazz.
Read moreLatin Grammy Awards: Don’t vote for racists
November 23, 2015The Latin Grammy Awards started out as a typical music awards show, until Los Tigres and Mana held up a large sign that read "Latinos Unidos No Voten for Racistas!"
Read moreNew book celebrates the centennial of jazz great Billy Strayhorn
November 20, 2015"Strayhorn: An Illustrated Life" is a welcome addition for anyone interested in jazz, civil rights, or photography.
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