Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier, who crafted dozens of top 10 songs, is dead at 81
Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier has died at age 81.
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One year after evacuating Afghanistan, teen refugee pursues musical dreams
This month marks one year since the U.S. withdrawal of military forces from Afghanistan, leading to the evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghan nationals since last August. Now, one teen refugee is pursuing her musical dreams thanks to a…
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Singer Rhiannon Giddens becomes new artistic director of Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble
Rhiannon Giddens has been on her first tour this summer as artistic director of Silkroad Ensemble, which was founded in…
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Joni Mitchell surprises fans at Newport Folk Festival
Playing her first full set in more than 20 years, legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell made a surprise appearance at the…
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New initiative aims to make world of jazz more inclusive
When most people think about jazz greats, it's possible few faces of women and nonbinary musicians come to mind. But…
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Ukrainian-born pianist discusses his ode to Odesa and the impact of Russia's invasion
As the fighting in Ukraine continues, we take a musical journey to Odessa, Ukraine's historic port city on the Black…
Jury delivers guilty verdict for murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Jurors have found a 32-year-old man guilty of first-degree murder for the 2019 fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle.
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Deaf cast challenges musical theater norms in production of 'The Music Man'
The classic American musical "The Music Man" has been a big hit this year with its revival on Broadway and…
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How guitarist and singer Molly Tuttle became a bluegrass music star
Bluegrass guitar picker Molly Tuttle is at the top of her profession. Named the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player…
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Singer Bonnie Raitt discusses her new album and enduring career
Music legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt is out with her twenty-first album called "Just Like…
