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‘Will The Circle Be Unbroken’ Connects Musicians, Generation After Generation
From family memorials to jam sessions to every show at the Grand Ole Opry, the familiar singalong helps people feel connected to those who have died — whether legendary musicians or loved ones. Continue Reading ‘Will The Circle Be Unbroken’ Connects Musicians, Generation After Generation
You’re Gonna Hear Them Roar: ‘I Am Woman’ Is An Anthem Beyond Its Era
One of the best-known anthems of second-wave American feminism might not have become a No. 1 hit without an obnoxious display of macho behavior. Continue Reading You’re Gonna Hear Them Roar: ‘I Am Woman’ Is An Anthem Beyond Its Era
Check Out These Northwest Haunted Attractions For A Spooky Good Time
Need a good scare or just something to do with the family this fall? Check out this list of Halloween activities happening around the Northwest. Continue Reading Check Out These Northwest Haunted Attractions For A Spooky Good Time
The Tale Of The Stolen Totenberg Stradivarius Violin Ends With A New Legacy
When the FBI recovered virtuoso violinist Roman Totenberg’s stolen Stradivarius after his death, his daughters wanted the instrument to be played everywhere. Ensuring that was not so simple. Continue Reading The Tale Of The Stolen Totenberg Stradivarius Violin Ends With A New Legacy
American Anthem: Through Slavery, Segregation And More, ‘La Bamba’ Is The Sound Of Survival
Sixty years ago, a Mexican folk tune sung entirely in Spanish became a rock and roll phenomenon. Generations after Ritchie Valens, young Latinos are still harnessing its power. Continue Reading American Anthem: Through Slavery, Segregation And More, ‘La Bamba’ Is The Sound Of Survival
Natalia Lafourcade: The 21st Century’s Guardian Of Cultural Memory
In many ways, Lafourcade has left her mark on the 21st century by looking back. Her work has freed music that for many younger listeners had been trapped in amber, and imbued it with new life. Continue Reading Natalia Lafourcade: The 21st Century’s Guardian Of Cultural Memory
