NPR Topics: Music News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1106&ft=1&f=1106 Current music news, artist interviews, album reviews, and music industry news from NPR Music. Rock, pop, folk, classical, jazz, blues, urban, and world music. Watch video sessions. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:49:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Music News http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1106&ft=1&f=1106 yes The History Of Modern Chile, Mirrored In Dance Augusto Pinochet integrated the musical genre <em>cueca</em> into his regime. For decades, Chileans associated the national music and dance with a dictatorship known for killing thousands of people. But today, young people in Santiago are recovering this music and making it their own. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:49:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120619384&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120619384&ft=1&f=1106 Augusto Pinochet integrated the musical genre <em>cueca</em> into his regime. For decades, Chileans associated the national music and dance with a dictatorship known for killing thousands of people. But today, young people in Santiago are recovering this music and making it their own. 253 no Augusto Pinochet integrated the musical genre cueca into his regime. For decades, Chileans associated the national music and dance with a dictatorship known for killing thousands of people. But today, young people in Santiago are recovering this music and making it their own.

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]]> Bon Jovi Doesn't Need A Prayer To Make It On NBC Bon Jovi is at the top of the album charts this week, riding an unprecedented publicity push. His record label struck a deal with the conglomerate NBC Universal for an exclusive presence on their many TV networks, including appearances on <em>Today</em>, <em>Inside the Actors Studio</em> and <em>The Tonight Show</em>. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624326&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624326&ft=1&f=1106 Bon Jovi is at the top of the album charts this week, riding an unprecedented publicity push. His record label struck a deal with the conglomerate NBC Universal for an exclusive presence on their many TV networks, including appearances on <em>Today</em>, <em>Inside the Actors Studio</em> and <em>The Tonight Show</em>. 175 no Bon Jovi is at the top of the album charts this week, riding an unprecedented publicity push. His record label struck a deal with the conglomerate NBC Universal for an exclusive presence on their many TV networks, including appearances on Today, Inside the Actors Studio and The Tonight Show.

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]]> Assessing Decade's 50 Important Recordings Music critic Tom Moon discusses NPR Music's list of "The Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings" &mdash; a roundup of the albums that changed the musical landscape in the last 10 years. Moon is the author of <em>1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die</em>. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583721&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583721&ft=1&f=1106 Music critic Tom Moon discusses NPR Music's list of "The Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings" &mdash; a roundup of the albums that changed the musical landscape in the last 10 years. Moon is the author of <em>1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die</em>. 348 no Music critic Tom Moon discusses NPR Music's list of "The Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings" — a roundup of the albums that changed the musical landscape in the last 10 years. Moon is the author of 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die.

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]]> China's Newest Export: Punk Rock America is used to exporting its culture. It's called soft power, this ability to dominate the tastes of people in other countries. So it's not such a big deal for an American band to tour in China. But a Chinese rock band taking the stage in New York? That's new. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:48:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120463623&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120463623&ft=1&f=1106 America is used to exporting its culture. It's called soft power, this ability to dominate the tastes of people in other countries. So it's not such a big deal for an American band to tour in China. But a Chinese rock band taking the stage in New York? That's new. 337 no America is used to exporting its culture. It's called soft power, this ability to dominate the tastes of people in other countries. So it's not such a big deal for an American band to tour in China. But a Chinese rock band taking the stage in New York? That's new.

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]]> 'Pirate Radio' Director Was A Fan First In 1964, a music agent bought a ship, anchored it offshore in the North Sea, and turned it into a radio station for the rock-starved British. Director Richard Curtis' new movie, <em>Pirate Radio</em> tells the story of the motley crew of DJs at sea. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Curtis, whose work includes <em>Love Actually</em>, <em>Notting Hill</em> and <em>Four Weddings and a Funeral</em>. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120431161&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120431161&ft=1&f=1106 In 1964, a music agent bought a ship, anchored it offshore in the North Sea, and turned it into a radio station for the rock-starved British. Director Richard Curtis' new movie, <em>Pirate Radio</em> tells the story of the motley crew of DJs at sea. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Curtis, whose work includes <em>Love Actually</em>, <em>Notting Hill</em> and <em>Four Weddings and a Funeral</em>. 510 no In 1964, a music agent bought a ship, anchored it offshore in the North Sea, and turned it into a radio station for the rock-starved British. Director Richard Curtis' new movie, Pirate Radio tells the story of the motley crew of DJs at sea. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Curtis, whose work includes Love Actually, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

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]]> University Seeks Grateful Dead Archivist The University of California, Santa Cruz, is seeking an archivist for its collection of Grateful Dead materials. The job involves managing original documents, clippings, art, posters, recordings, publication and documentation of the band's famous network of fans, known as deadheads. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120300317&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120300317&ft=1&f=1106 The University of California, Santa Cruz, is seeking an archivist for its collection of Grateful Dead materials. The job involves managing original documents, clippings, art, posters, recordings, publication and documentation of the band's famous network of fans, known as deadheads. 53 no The University of California, Santa Cruz, is seeking an archivist for its collection of Grateful Dead materials. The job involves managing original documents, clippings, art, posters, recordings, publication and documentation of the band's famous network of fans, known as deadheads.

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]]> Timeline: The Decade In Music NPR Music highlights some of the most significant musical moments of the '00s in culture, business and technology using our archival news coverage. Ten years is a lot to survey (you could listen to <em>Chinese Democracy</em> 73,888 times in ten years). For every event featured below, there are hundreds more we couldn't fit in. Share your thoughts on the most important music moments this decade in the comments below. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120181495&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120181495&ft=1&f=1106 NPR Music highlights some of the most significant musical moments of the '00s in culture, business and technology using our archival news coverage. Ten years is a lot to survey (you could listen to <em>Chinese Democracy</em> 73,888 times in ten years). For every event featured below, there are hundreds more we couldn't fit in. Share your thoughts on the most important music moments this decade in the comments below. no NPR Music highlights some of the most significant musical moments of the '00s in culture, business and technology using our archival news coverage. Ten years is a lot to survey (you could listen to Chinese Democracy 73,888 times in ten years). For every event featured below, there are hundreds more we couldn't fit in. Share your thoughts on the most important music moments this decade in the comments below.

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]]> So It's Come To This: A Weezer Snuggie The pop band Weezer is known for its quirky nods to pop culture, most notably in music videos that reference the Muppets and the Internet's most popular memes. Now, the rock band has embraced the Snuggie &mdash; the blanket you can wear. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120182963&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120182963&ft=1&f=1106 The pop band Weezer is known for its quirky nods to pop culture, most notably in music videos that reference the Muppets and the Internet's most popular memes. Now, the rock band has embraced the Snuggie &mdash; the blanket you can wear. 176 no The pop band Weezer is known for its quirky nods to pop culture, most notably in music videos that reference the Muppets and the Internet's most popular memes. Now, the rock band has embraced the Snuggie — the blanket you can wear.

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]]> New York City Opera Rises From Turmoil A longtime scrappy alternative to the plush Metropolitan Opera, City Opera struggles to make a comeback with a new general manager, a renovated theater and a shorter but smarter season of operas. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120090453&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120090453&ft=1&f=1106 A longtime scrappy alternative to the plush Metropolitan Opera, City Opera struggles to make a comeback with a new general manager, a renovated theater and a shorter but smarter season of operas. 288 no A longtime scrappy alternative to the plush Metropolitan Opera, City Opera struggles to make a comeback with a new general manager, a renovated theater and a shorter but smarter season of operas.

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]]> Are We Eavesdropping On Rihanna And Chris Brown? Back in February, Rihanna and her boyfriend, fellow pop star Chris Brown, got into an altercation as they were heading to perform at the Grammy Awards. In late August, he was sentenced to five years' probation for felony assault. Today, it might be possible to pick up on how Brown and Rihanna are doing via their music. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120092101&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120092101&ft=1&f=1106 Back in February, Rihanna and her boyfriend, fellow pop star Chris Brown, got into an altercation as they were heading to perform at the Grammy Awards. In late August, he was sentenced to five years' probation for felony assault. Today, it might be possible to pick up on how Brown and Rihanna are doing via their music. 234 no Back in February, Rihanna and her boyfriend, fellow pop star Chris Brown, got into an altercation as they were heading to perform at the Grammy Awards. In late August, he was sentenced to five years' probation for felony assault. Today, it might be possible to pick up on how Brown and Rihanna are doing via their music.

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]]> Placido Domingo: How Low Can You Go? One of the most soaring voices in the world has taken a dive, but we don't mean that unkindly. This fall in Berlin, Placido Domingo, the great tenor, is singing the title role in <em>Simon Boccanegra</em> as a baritone. It's a testament to his ambitious spirit. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120028990&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120028990&ft=1&f=1106 One of the most soaring voices in the world has taken a dive, but we don't mean that unkindly. This fall in Berlin, Placido Domingo, the great tenor, is singing the title role in <em>Simon Boccanegra</em> as a baritone. It's a testament to his ambitious spirit. 439 no One of the most soaring voices in the world has taken a dive, but we don't mean that unkindly. This fall in Berlin, Placido Domingo, the great tenor, is singing the title role in Simon Boccanegra as a baritone. It's a testament to his ambitious spirit.

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]]> Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Turns 25 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a perpetual problem whenever it stages an event: How do you fairly represent rock's hardscrabble spirit and history in the context of what often seems like a backslapping soiree of superstars? Thursday night's 25th-anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden, for all its great moments, was no different. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114326811&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114326811&ft=1&f=1106 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a perpetual problem whenever it stages an event: How do you fairly represent rock's hardscrabble spirit and history in the context of what often seems like a backslapping soiree of superstars? Thursday night's 25th-anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden, for all its great moments, was no different. 251 no The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a perpetual problem whenever it stages an event: How do you fairly represent rock's hardscrabble spirit and history in the context of what often seems like a backslapping soiree of superstars? Thursday night's 25th-anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden, for all its great moments, was no different.

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]]> Mexico's "King of Mariachi" Makes New Fans North of the Border The Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez has been compared to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. He's not a household name for most Americans, but on his current tour through California, he's packing in crowds at big venues. For his fans, Vicente Fernandez is a living legend. Now, with a new bilingual box coupled with his biggest U.S. tour ever, Fernandez is attracting new fans on this side of the border. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10148801&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10148801&ft=1&f=1106 The Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez has been compared to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. He's not a household name for most Americans, but on his current tour through California, he's packing in crowds at big venues. For his fans, Vicente Fernandez is a living legend. Now, with a new bilingual box coupled with his biggest U.S. tour ever, Fernandez is attracting new fans on this side of the border. no The Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez has been compared to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. He's not a household name for most Americans, but on his current tour through California, he's packing in crowds at big venues. For his fans, Vicente Fernandez is a living legend. Now, with a new bilingual box coupled with his biggest U.S. tour ever, Fernandez is attracting new fans on this side of the border.

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]]> Google Announcing New Music Search The new service will be featured within a standard Google search: Plug in the band or musician's name, and bios, videos and images will pop up. The search results will point you to online music retailers Google has partnered with. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114220986&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114220986&ft=1&f=1106 The new service will be featured within a standard Google search: Plug in the band or musician's name, and bios, videos and images will pop up. The search results will point you to online music retailers Google has partnered with. 81 no The new service will be featured within a standard Google search: Plug in the band or musician's name, and bios, videos and images will pop up. The search results will point you to online music retailers Google has partnered with.

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]]> Pink Martini: A Tale Of Two Songs The songs "And Then You're Gone" and "But Now I'm Back" began as one, with a little help from Franz Schubert. With some ingenious songwriting and a little help from NPR's Ari Shapiro, together the songs tell the tale of a love lost &mdash; and perhaps won again. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114167342&ft=1&f=1106 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114167342&ft=1&f=1106 The songs "And Then You're Gone" and "But Now I'm Back" began as one, with a little help from Franz Schubert. With some ingenious songwriting and a little help from NPR's Ari Shapiro, together the songs tell the tale of a love lost &mdash; and perhaps won again. 440 no The songs "And Then You're Gone" and "But Now I'm Back" began as one, with a little help from Franz Schubert. With some ingenious songwriting and a little help from NPR's Ari Shapiro, together the songs tell the tale of a love lost — and perhaps won again.

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