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Watch Draco Rosa: A Pop Survivor Returns From The Brink, With Friends
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?
Watch 20 Years Ago Biz Markie Got The Last Laugh
May 6, 2013 – After Biz lost a legal battle over sampling, the mere existence of All Samples Cleared! was a win.
Watch Big Songs, Big Hype (Oh Yeah, They're Women)
May 4, 2013 – Three hyped new bands have little in common, except being led by women. How important is that?
Listen At Jazz Fest, Photographers Have A Culture All Their Own WWNO
May 4, 2013 – Lensman Skip Bolen spends Jazz Fest dashing between stages. He calls it his "free gym membership." WWNO
Watch 'A Truth Never Told': Remembering Slayer's Jeff Hanneman
May 3, 2013 – The guitarist channeled darkness into the sound of a band that exemplifies pain.
