music
Today in history: Musician/activist Leonard Bernstein is born
August 25, 2015Bernstein became the most prominent American-born conductor and a supremely talented musician, educator and composer.
Read more“Who is Gil Scott-Heron?” is tribute to late poet-musician
August 21, 2015A new film is being screened in select cities this summer that focuses on the life of the late poet-musician, Gil Scott-Heron.
Read more“Ricki and the Flash”: blinded by the light
August 20, 2015The cast tried so hard. But the jokes were tortured and the warmth didn't reach room temperature.
Read moreToday in labor history: first edition of IWW Little Red Songbook
August 19, 2015The book is a compilation of tunes, hymns, and songs to help build morale, promote solidarity, and lift the bleak spirits of the working class.
Read moreA world of contradictions
August 17, 2015Germany has suffered under a heat wave and damaging drought. Now thunderstorms are predicted. Can any parallels be drawn?
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