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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
With Led Zeppelin doc hitting theaters, here’s a look at the band’s Texas ties
From the Texas International Pop Festival to an appreciation of Robert Johnson's Dallas connection, the Lone Star State and ...
The Weeknd’s epic Hurry Up Tomorrow is one of the most depressing albums in pop history
The Weeknd’s concept album about death is dark, banal and self-absorbed, yet there is no denying his talent. Plus, Gary Kemp ...
American Songwriter18h
A Look at Joni Mitchell’s Musical History with Stephen Stills & Graham Nash in Honor of the Artists’ Performances at FireAid
Here's a look at Joni Mitchell’s musical history with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash in honor of all three artists performing at the FireAid benefit concert.
From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
By 1984, hip-hop had evolved from its grassroots beginnings in the Bronx into a cultural movement on the cusp of mainstream recognition. Run-DMC’s self-titled debut album releas ...
Marianne Faithfull, rock 'n' roll chanteuse and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull died Thursday in London at age 78. The singer, actress and 'It' girl of 1960s London inspired — or wrote — ...
American Songwriter23h
Linda Ronstadt Has Inspired Countless Singers, These Are the Ones Who Influenced Her
Linda Ronstadt has inspired countless singers over the years, but who are the vocalists who influenced her before (and after) her stardom?
What to Do in New York City in February
Looking for something to do in New York? Catch Margaret Cho’s “sons” at Joe’s Pub, groove to 070 Shake or watch collections of animated shorts at the BAMkids Film Festival.
New Ideas For U.S. Travelers, Thanks To Canada’s Musicians
Canada's musicians provide many new vacation ideas for U.S. travelers, recommending beloved destinations and sites that are ...
15 Must-Watch Movies That Perfectly Capture the 1970s Vibe
Bell bottoms, big hair, and upbeat tunes were all the rage in the 1970s, a decade that has been depicted onscreen several times. Although years have passed since this period took place, its cultural ...
12 ‘Fancy’ Electronics From the 1970s That Were the Height of Innovation
Shanina/istockphotoIt’s hard to imagine a world without the many modern conveniences we enjoy today. Can’t function without ...
21 artists who have never won a Grammy, including Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez, and more
It's shocking that talented musicians like Nicki Minaj and Blake Shelton have never won a Grammy Award, even though they've ...