The Beatles' Defining Moment (Hint: It's Not 'Sgt. Pepper')
In 1963, the Fab Four recorded a series of sessions at the BBC, which author Colin Fleming argues are emblematic of the band they would become.READ MORE
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Pandora Buys A Radio Station, Songwriters' Group Calls It A 'Stunt'
This week, the Internet radio broadcaster bought a radio station in Rapid City, S.D., in an effort to get the more favorable royalty rates given to terrestrial broadcasters. But the move has songwriters and composers up in arms.READ MORE
Pandora Buys A Radio Station, Songwriters' Group Calls It A 'Stunt'
Pandora's move, an effort to get more favorable royalty rates, also has some songwriters up in arms.READ MORE
Playing Mozart — On Mozart's Violin
Hearing — and holding — Mozart's own instruments is a thrill like no other.READ MORE
Johnny Smith, Revered Guitar Player, Has Died
Smith wrote the surf guitar anthem "Walk, Don't Run," which became a Top 10 hit for The Ventures.READ MORE
Reflections On A Dozen Years With Abbey Lincoln
Marc Cary came to New York City to find his father. He also found a long gig with a jazz legend.READ MORE
Bob Dylan's Tribute To Medgar Evers Took On The Big Picture
"Only a Pawn in Their Game" suggested that Evers' killer wasn't the only one to blame for his death.READ MORE
A Loaded Bible Story, Tweaked For The Opera Stage
Mark Adamo's The Gospel of Mary Magdalene examines the titular figure's relationship to Jesus.READ MORE
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Justin Bieber Destined For Outer Space
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The Cliburn Competition After Van
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