A Dwindling Trust Puts Free Concerts On The Rocks
Over the next few weeks, we're producing stories about the business of putting on free concerts, how they work and what they bring to their communities. Last week's Weekend Edition Saturday story...
View ArticleGirl In A Coma: Rockers Tackle Their Second Language
Girl in a Coma is a trio of young women from San Antonio who play rock music — loud rock music — in both English and Spanish. Lead singer and songwriter Nina Diaz, 23, is the youngest member of the...
View ArticleMarian McPartland, 'Piano Jazz' Host, Has Died
Marian McPartland, who gave the world an intimate, insider's perspective on one of the most elusive topics in music — jazz improvisation — died of natural causes Tuesday night at her home in Long...
View ArticleEthereal Jazz Singer Jimmy Scott Dies
Singer Jimmy Scott died of natural causes Thursday morning at his home in Las Vegas at age 88, according to his booking agent, Jean-Pierre Leduc. Scott suffered from Kallmann's syndrome, a lifelong...
View ArticleClark Terry, Ebullient Jazz Trumpeter, Has Died
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYzjw5QKrxI Jazz trumpeter Clark Terry has died. The musician's ebullient personality reached a nationwide audience as a member of NBC's Tonight Show band, and the sound...
View ArticleCountry Legend Merle Haggard Dies At 79
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loT_pYzi3Vw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Dqo--Ly3g Merle Haggard was known by his fans as "Hag." With songs that reflected the working-class values and experiences of...
View ArticleAlt.Latino's Puerto Rican Deep Cuts
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View ArticleDown-Ballot Races At The Latin Grammys, With Alt.Latino
Latin Grammy awards are awarded in over 48 categories. The one that get the most recognition are, of course, the popular music categories. But I always find myself scanning way down the list to find...
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