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Listen A Trove Of Chats With Music Icons, Now Online
December 1, 2012 – As a record executive in the 1980s, Joe Smith recorded dozens of informal interviews with musicians.
Listen The Peony Pavilion: A Vivid Dream In A Garden
November 30, 2012 – An adapted version of the 16th century Chinese opera will take place at the Metropolitan Museum.
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.