How this Seattle artist keeps Prince’s purple reign alive
Since 2011, Seattle artist Troy Gua has been translating his lifelong love of Prince into a tiny, artistic homage: a…
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With the Juke Joint Festival, a Mississippi city aims to lose its economic blues
In Mississippi's Clarksdale, the heart of the rural Delta, a celebration of the blues has been drawing thousands of fans…
In an age of extremes, country music star Scotty McCreery finds his place ‘in between’
The country music star told the PBS NewsHour that one of the things he learned while making new music is…
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How this Palestinian music festival is breaking down cultural barriers
Typically, the Palestinian West Bank is referenced in the context of Middle East peace talks. But for the past three…
For this Navajo band, heavy metal is a healthy release
For decades, bands like Testify had been largely underground, but their music has become more visible.
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Santana’s rhythmic tradition continues with new album, tour
Twenty years ago, Carlos Santana released one of the biggest hit albums in history: the Grammy-winning "Supernatural." But 2019 also…
Dr. John, funky New Orleans musician, dies at 77
Born Mac Rebennack, the musician died "toward the break of day" of a heart attack, his family said in a…
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to additional sex charges
Among the 11 new counts are four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, which carries a sentence of up to…
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To Philip Glass, the audience is the ‘match that lights the fire’
Once considered controversial for his avant-garde approach to classical music, Philip Glass is one of the most influential and celebrated…
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The Beastie Boys on rap, friendship and taking a stand for their values
The rap trio Beastie Boys played a formative role in the evolution of American hip-hop music. They have sold millions…
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