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Watch Georges Moustaki, Who Wrote Songs For Edith Piaf, Dies
May 23, 2013 – He was known for infusing French song with sounds from around the world.
Watch Henri Dutilleux, Leading French Composer, Dies At 97
May 22, 2013 – The composer will be remembered for a small quantity of perfectly realized, richly textured works.
Listen China's Artist Provocateur Explores New Medium: Heavy Metal
May 22, 2013 – Ai Weiwei has created a protest song and video out of his 81 days in police detention.
Watch The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent
May 21, 2013 – Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at 74.
Watch Draco Rosa: A Pop Survivor Returns From The Brink, With Friends
May 18, 2013 – When the songwriter and former teen idol fell ill, Latin music's biggest names offered support.
Read Giving It Away
May 17, 2013 – In this hour, TED speakers explore why people are so willing to "give it away."
Watch Andris Nelsons Named Music Director Of The Boston Symphony
May 16, 2013 – The announcement puts an end to years of uncertainty at the storied orchestra.
Listen Google Launches A Streaming Music Service
May 15, 2013 – On Wednesday the company launched All Access, which will directly compete with Spotify and Pandora.
Watch The Canadian Astronaut's Accompanist
May 15, 2013 – Canadian pop singer Emm Gryner worked with astronaut Chris Hadfield on his cover of "Space Oddity."
Read Robots In Ecstasy: Daft Punk's 'Memories' Embraces The Pleasure Principle
May 14, 2013 – The long-awaited album from the Parisian dance music duo basks in the smooth sounds of the 1970s.
Watch Covering Pop Hits On YouTube Is Starting To Pay
May 13, 2013 – Musicians, like Tyler Ward, who make videos performing covers are negotiating better revenue shares.
Watch The MIDI Revolution: Synthesizing Music For The Masses
May 12, 2013 – The technology used to translate sound into digital information celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Read Singer Tim Lambesis Arrested In Alleged Plot To Kill Wife
May 8, 2013 – Police say the vocalist for As I Lay Dying tried to hire an undercover detective to kill his wife.
Read Singer Lauryn Hill Sentenced To Three Months For Tax Evasion
May 6, 2013 – The R&B and hip hop singer pleaded guilty last year.
Watch Can You Define 'Good' Singing?
May 6, 2013 – Does perfect technique make a flawless song? Can emotion be learned?
