Music Articles archive
Listen Turning Up The Volume On The Electric Blues
November 29, 2012 – A new compilation traces the history of electric blues from its rocky start through its heyday.
Watch Austin Peralta: A Young Prodigy's Search, Cut Short
November 29, 2012 – The death of 22-year-old pianist prematurely ended a rapidly expanding career.
Listen Ghetto Brothers: Guitars Over Guns
November 28, 2012 – The group's one and only album, Power Fuerza, captures music and politics in 1970s New York City.
Read Who Picks The Music You Hear At The Mall?
November 28, 2012 – Spencer Manio tries to communicate a brand, intrigue consumers and expose people to good music.
Listen 'Buddy And Jim': Friends In Life And Songwriting
November 28, 2012 – Friends and songwriters Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale just released a new album of duets.
Listen R. Kelly's Queer, Campy 'Closet' Reopens
November 27, 2012 – The R&B singer recently unveiled new chapters in his melodramatic Trapped in the Closet series.
Listen Kennedy Center's New Organ No Longer A Pipe Dream
November 27, 2012 – The Kennedy Center finally replaced its not-quite-up-to-the-task pipe organ.
Listen Do Orchestras Really Need Conductors?
November 27, 2012 – A computer science study shows that conductors play decisive roles in the performance of orchestras.
Read 'Treme' Ep. 31: To Call It Quits WBGO
November 27, 2012 – As season three winds to a close, many regular guests of the show play a few numbers. WBGO
Listen After Decades Of Dreaming, Dolly Parton Says, 'Dream More'
November 27, 2012 – In her new book Dream More, Parton explains the principles behind her enormous commercial success.
Read A Critic Atones
November 27, 2012 – As list-making season begins, a critic looks back at her own early judgments and blind spots.
Read Joyce DiDonato: Sublime Singing Makes The Unreal Real
November 27, 2012 – Hear a celebrated mezzo-soprano sing an aria from her exceptional new recording of Baroque opera.
Watch Bedroom Dancing: Le Tigre By Accident
November 27, 2012 – A new fan recalls first hearing the band in high school, on a mixtape meant for someone else.
Listen Meshell Ndegeocello Honors Simone's 'Sovereign Soul'
November 26, 2012 – The singer performs the songs of Nina Simone on her new album, Pour Une Âme Souveraine.
Watch 100 Years Of Don Byas And Teddy Wilson
November 26, 2012 – This fall marks the centennial anniversaries of two all-time great improvisers, born in 1912.