Music Articles archive
Read 5 Great Works Of Modern Chamber Jazz
June 25, 2012 – Bassist Matt Ulery picks some of his favorite mergers of classical and folk music with the blues.
Listen The Co-Opting Of Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture'
June 24, 2012 – Jan Swafford explains how a Russian composition became the theme song for American independence.
Listen The Smashing Pumpkins: Making Peace With The Immediate Past
June 24, 2012 – Billy Corgan says he's outgrown the need to make each album a total departure from the previous one.
Listen Cassandra Wilson: 'The Guitar Is My Heart'
June 24, 2012 – The singer explores a lifelong relationship with the guitar on her new album, Another Country.
Listen Fresh Bluegrass For A Sultry Summer
June 24, 2012 – A group of musicians gathers in a Virginia park to celebrate the warm weather with old-time tunes.
Listen Matt Wilson: 'I Hear Melody In All Rhythm'
June 23, 2012 – The jazz drummer says great percussionists like Buddy Rich and Max Roach make their cymbals "sing."
Listen A Summer With Fun.
June 23, 2012 – For the summer season, we'll follow the band — and its backstage crew — as it hits the road.
Listen Take A Trip To Downtown L.A. With La Santa Cecilia
June 22, 2012 – On historic Olvera Street, Marisol Hernandez describes the hopes and dreams the city represents.
Watch In New Orleans, A Buffet Of Great Music
June 22, 2012 – Critic Ann Powers on the highlights of her two-and-a-half week musical binge around the Big Easy.
Watch David Byrne Finds A Disco Muse In Imelda Marcos
June 21, 2012 – Byrne's first foray into musical theater revolves around the former first lady of the Philippines.
Listen He'll Retune Your Living Room
June 21, 2012 – Psychoacoustic engineer Chris Kyriakakis works to perfect the sound of music in imperfect spaces.
Listen Santigold: 'Blown Away' By Fela Kuti
June 21, 2012 – In describing her parents' record collection, the singer shares a formative concert experience.
Read How Do You Encourage Your Kid Without Being A Crazy Stage Parent?
June 21, 2012 – How do you avoid morphing into an evil taskmaster when encouraging your child to practice?
Listen The Drop: UZ Sets A Trap
June 20, 2012 – Scouring the web for the most exciting new electronic music. This week, hip-hop-style beats from UZ.
Listen Getting Kids To Practice Music — Without Tears Or Tantrums
June 20, 2012 – Tested tips and tricks for boosting motivation and encouraging persistence.