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Finding Connection And Comfort In Livestream Concerts During Quarantine
NPR Music correspondents Ann Powers and Sidney Madden recommend a few favorite livestreaming performance series to check out while in-person concerts are on hold. Continue Reading Finding Connection And Comfort In Livestream Concerts During Quarantine
Watch Lil Nas X And Kacey Musgraves Help Elmo Debut A New Talk Show
Two of the biggest pop stars in the world performed some beloved children’s songs in the inaugural episode of the Sesame Street character’s new HBO Max talk show. Continue Reading Watch Lil Nas X And Kacey Musgraves Help Elmo Debut A New Talk Show
9 Songs That Show How People Of The Past Coped With Pandemics
Throughout history, people have turned to music during disease outbreaks as a way to seek spiritual guidance, express pain or even educate others about hygiene. The current moment is no exception. Continue Reading 9 Songs That Show How People Of The Past Coped With Pandemics
Jimmy Cobb, The Pulse Of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind Of Blue,’ Dies At 91
The drummer’s subtle and steady hand guided some of jazz’s most beloved recordings, including Miles Davis’s iconic Kind Of Blue. Continue Reading Jimmy Cobb, The Pulse Of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind Of Blue,’ Dies At 91
Composer Rachel Portman Steps Away From The Screen With New Album ‘Ask The River’
The first woman composer to win an Oscar for best original score is releasing her first album of music not written for a film or stage production. Continue Reading Composer Rachel Portman Steps Away From The Screen With New Album ‘Ask The River’
Our Daily Breather: Violinist Jennifer Koh On Finding Carefree Joy
In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Violinist Jennifer Koh recommends seeking out a source of carefree joy. Continue Reading Our Daily Breather: Violinist Jennifer Koh On Finding Carefree Joy
