music
Today 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.
Read moreToday in African American history: Happy birthday, Fats Domino!
February 26, 2015World-renowned performer Antoine "Fats" Domino was born on this date in New Orleans in 1928.
Read more“This Land is Your Land”: 75 years and the fight’s still on
February 25, 2015"I have decided long ago that my songs and ballads would not get the hugs and kisses of the capitalistic experts." - Woody Guthrie
Read moreLead Belly discography released
February 23, 2015Did he really sing his way out of Southern prisons twice? Did he really travel and sing with the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson?
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