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Sanford Sylvan, A Baritone On His Own Terms, Dies At 65
The warm-voiced, and much admired, singer eschewed the glitzy life of an opera star to concentrate on the art of vocal communication. Continue Reading Sanford Sylvan, A Baritone On His Own Terms, Dies At 65
Buddy Holly’s Classmates Remember The Pioneer 60 Years After ‘The Day The Music Died’
Lubbock, Texas, hasn’t always been fond of its best known son, Buddy Holly. But 60 years after his death, the town has a park with a bronze statue of him, and a street and a museum named after him. Continue Reading Buddy Holly’s Classmates Remember The Pioneer 60 Years After ‘The Day The Music Died’
The Power Of Gospel Gets Explored In New Documentary Series
Behind musical legends like Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and Ray Charles is one timeless genre that spans across lifetimes: gospel music. Continue Reading The Power Of Gospel Gets Explored In New Documentary Series
Opera Star David Daniels And Husband Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
The two were arrested Tuesday night in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and are awaiting extradition to Texas. A young singer has accused the pair of drugging and raping him in 2010. Continue Reading Opera Star David Daniels And Husband Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
American Anthem: How ‘Born This Way’ Was Born Into The LGBT Pedigree
Lady Gaga’s 2011 megahit has been praised as inclusive and criticized as exploitative. But there’s a little history to the song’s origins that isn’t often discussed. Continue Reading American Anthem: How ‘Born This Way’ Was Born Into The LGBT Pedigree
Lula Wiles Trio Flips Notions About American Folk Music On Its Head
Together, the women of Lula Wiles are giving folk music a new reputation with band’s sophomore album, What Will We Do. Continue Reading Lula Wiles Trio Flips Notions About American Folk Music On Its Head
