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Reflecting On Kurt Cobain’s ‘Crystalline Understanding’ 25 Years After His Death
Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain died 25 years ago Friday. The band’s former manager Danny Goldberg discusses his memories of Cobain and his new book, Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain. Continue Reading Reflecting On Kurt Cobain’s ‘Crystalline Understanding’ 25 Years After His Death
Photos Gallery: Suzanne Bona Plays The Palouse
Suzanne Bona, producer and host of Sunday Baroque on NWPB and syndicated across the U.S., visted the Palouse March 18 – 21. Her activities included… Continue Reading Photos Gallery: Suzanne Bona Plays The Palouse
World Cafe: Devon Gilfillian Puts His Love Of Nigerian Psychedelic Rock Into ‘Get Out And Get It’
World Cafe premieres this tightly syncopated groove from Gilfillian which draws on the vibes of ’70s Afro-rock and funk. Continue Reading World Cafe: Devon Gilfillian Puts His Love Of Nigerian Psychedelic Rock Into ‘Get Out And Get It’
A Musical Odyssey Through 7 Centuries Of Music With Jeremy Denk
On his new album titled c.1300-c.2000, the pianist begins with a medieval song by Machaut and ends with an étude by Philip Glass. Continue Reading A Musical Odyssey Through 7 Centuries Of Music With Jeremy Denk
Majority Of James Levine’s Defamation Claims Against Met Opera Dismissed
The New York State Supreme Court dismissed most of the fallen music director’s claims against the Metropolitan Opera and its general manager, Peter Gelb. Even so, both sides are claiming victory. Continue Reading Majority Of James Levine’s Defamation Claims Against Met Opera Dismissed
American Anthem: What Does Springsteen’s ‘Born In The U.S.A.’ Mean? Likely Not What You Think
It’s not enough to say the Bruce Springsteen hit is misunderstood. Its contrasts — between grim verses and a joyous chorus, damning facts and fierce pride — are what give it its anthemic power. Continue Reading American Anthem: What Does Springsteen’s ‘Born In The U.S.A.’ Mean? Likely Not What You Think
