music
Today in history: ‘Wizard of Oz’ songwriter & socialist Yip Harburg is born
April 8, 2015"I am a rebel by birth," Yip said, "I contest anything that is unjust, that causes suffering in humanity."
Read moreToday in women’s history: Remembering jazz singer Sarah Vaughan
March 27, 2015Sarah Vaughan was renowned for her melodic improvising, wide vocal range and extraordinary technique.
Read moreToday in women’s history: Queen Latifah’s birthday
March 18, 2015Dana Elaine Owens was born on this March 18, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey.
Read moreToday in women’s history: Musical theater diva Julia Migenes is born
March 13, 2015Julia Migenes, the American mezzo-soprano working primarily in musical theater repertoire, was born on this date.
Read moreNYU exhibit highlights Communist role in American music
March 9, 2015A new exhibit highlights the CPUSA's role in the renaissance of folk music and U.S. popular music in general during the 30s and beyond.
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