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Eminem Became A Parody Of Himself And Everybody’s Laughing
Now that “Kamikaze’s” suicide mission is complete, how will Eminem resurrect his love for hip-hop? Continue Reading Eminem Became A Parody Of Himself And Everybody’s Laughing
NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Tower Of Power
Even from its beginnings in late-’60s Oakland, Tower of Power has always stood out. Fifty years later, its devotion to classic horn-driven soul remains unmatched, its passion and precision unchanged. Continue Reading NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Tower Of Power
How Sports Met ‘The Star Spangled Banner’
“The Star Spangled Banner” has been played at major sporting events as far back as the Civil War, even before it was officially named the national anthem. How and why did the tradition stick? Continue Reading How Sports Met ‘The Star Spangled Banner’
Paul Simon Says ‘I’m Finished’ Writing Music
In this candid conversation, the singer reveals he hasn’t felt compelled to write a new song in years, talks about the desire to better know himself and reflects on the very meaning of life itself. Continue Reading Paul Simon Says ‘I’m Finished’ Writing Music
Esperanza Spalding Is The 21st Century’s Jazz Genius
The ways in which Spalding’s music is the most radical are perhaps the most easily overlooked: how, through her singing and playing, she challenges gender norms across styles. Continue Reading Esperanza Spalding Is The 21st Century’s Jazz Genius
The Complex Life Of Leonard Bernstein, A Once-In-A-Century Talent
Born 100 years ago on Aug. 25, 1918, Bernstein was a larger-than-life character — on stage as a conductor, at the piano as a composer, on TV as an educator and in a sometimes tangled personal life. Continue Reading The Complex Life Of Leonard Bernstein, A Once-In-A-Century Talent
