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Imelda May: Madly In Love With Rockabilly

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Irish singer Imelda May is a walking, talking, singing embodiment of the 1950s. ()  

 

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China's Newest Export: Punk Rock

Nov. 16, 2009

An American band touring in China? No big deal. But a Chinese rock band in New York? That's new. ()  

 
Hafez Nazeri

Hafez Nazeri: From Iran, Music Beyond Politics

Nov. 14, 2009

The Iranian musician behind the "Sounds of Peace" program will be a headline act at Carnegie Hall. ()  

 
 

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Rakim

The renowned rapper reflects on his career upon the release of a new album — his first in 10 years. ()  

 
 

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The cast of the hit TV musical Glee chats about the runaway hit show and its music. ()  

 

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Dan Deacon; credit: Josh Sisk

Electronica wizard Dan Deacon seeks meaningful pop, now scored for a 15-person live band.

 
Darin Atwater; credit: Maryland Public Television

The young composer mixes gospel, jazz and hip-hop into his pieces, performed by his own orchestra.

 

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All Their Loving: Jazz Covers The Beatles

As the landscape of popular music changed, jazz players found themselves interpreting the Fab Four.

 

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