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The Many Electronic Surprises To Be Found In The Nation’s Vast Archive Of Folk Music
Smithsonian Folkways is beloved for its historic collection of recordings and ephemera from folk and roots traditions — but the label’s archive of electronic music is just as formidable. Continue Reading The Many Electronic Surprises To Be Found In The Nation’s Vast Archive Of Folk Music
Sudan Archives, A Truly Singular Artist, Entertains With Plenty Of Strings At NPR’S Tiny Desk
Sudan Archives draws inspiration from Irish and African traditional music. Watch her channel both in this Tiny Desk concert. Continue Reading Sudan Archives, A Truly Singular Artist, Entertains With Plenty Of Strings At NPR’S Tiny Desk
Ennio Morricone, Film Composer Who Scored The Sound Of The American West, Dies At 91
The iconic Italian composer, who scored The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and more than 500 other films, died Monday in Rome. Continue Reading Ennio Morricone, Film Composer Who Scored The Sound Of The American West, Dies At 91
With New Releases, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Willie Nelson And John Prine Are As Relevant As Ever
Veteran songwriters prove that it’s possible to release poignant and powerful work late in an artist’s career. Continue Reading With New Releases, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Willie Nelson And John Prine Are As Relevant As Ever
A Previously Unreleased Thelonious Monk Concert Is Coming Next Month
In 1968, a teenager convinced Thelonious Monk to play a concert at his high school to ease racial tensions in his community. More than 50 years later, it’s been rediscovered and remastered. Continue Reading A Previously Unreleased Thelonious Monk Concert Is Coming Next Month
Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of … Plants
As Spain lifts its national state of emergency, the Liceu opera house in Barcelona finds alternative living things to fill nearly 2,300 seats. Continue Reading Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of … Plants
