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Watch Legendary Jazz Musician Dave Brubeck Dies
December 5, 2012 – Brubeck distinguished himself from other jazz musicians by defying conventions.
Watch Saviors Of Local Soul: The Archival Science Of The Numero Group
December 4, 2012 – Reissue labels generally fly below the radar, but the Numero Group has made a name for itself.
Read Remembering A Rock Star: Photographer Ken Regan
December 2, 2012 – Regan was a big deal: How often does Mick Jagger write book introductions for photographers?
Read Classical Crib Sheet: Top 5 Stories This Week
November 30, 2012 – A major move for the NY Phil and back-and-forthing in Minnesota: a guide to what you need to know.
Listen Influential Guitarist Mickey Baker Dies
November 30, 2012 – He was half of the hit-making duo Mickey and Sylvia in the '50s and played on hundreds of records.
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.
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.
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 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 A Critic Atones
November 27, 2012 – As list-making season begins, a critic looks back at her own early judgments and blind spots.
Watch State Department: Andrew W.K. Won't Party In Bahrain On Government Dime
November 26, 2012 – The State Department rescinded an invitation to visit the restive Gulf country.
Watch Never Enough 'Gangnam': K-Pop Video Is YouTube's Most-Viewed
November 25, 2012 – Gangnam Style, by Korean pop star PSY, is now the site's most-viewed video of all time.
Watch How Much Does Crowd Funding Cost Musicians?
November 23, 2012 – Two bands add up what they've spent while asking you for money.
