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Waterboys frontman calmly waits for the lyrics to come. They always do.Mike Scott discusses The Waterboys鈥� new album 鈥淏etter Luck, Seeker鈥� and his understanding that inspiration can take time.
鈥極ur voice matters鈥�: Promoting female composers in classical musicGrammy-nominated composer Clarice Assad champions the voices of female and minority artists and encourages new ways of thinking about music. 聽
鈥楤reak the silence鈥�: In Tunisia, rappers keep revolution aliveTunisian rappers have moved on from toppling a dictator to exploring how music empowers the marginalized. Rap has become the language of the people.
First LookIn Italy, a case for music to return to concert hallsVenues shuttered and concerts canceled, the cultural world faces a grim reality amid the pandemic. Italian Maestro Riccardo Muti says it's time to resurrect the "spiritual food" of music, beginning with a music festival in Ravenna, Italy.
World music: From a globetrotter鈥檚 Queens apartment to your earsThrough his MoonJune Records, upbeat owner Leonardo Pavkovic wants to introduce more listeners to the music of less heard from countries.
Live from anywhere: Musicians find new ways to connect with fansAs fans and industry groups rush to help聽out-of-work musicians, many performers get creative about keeping their art alive.聽 聽
Drawing on his roots, a rock guitarist finds a new rhythm in NashvilleThe musician and producer swaps the intensity of a previous album for the rustic freedom of 鈥淒ixie Blur.鈥�
First LookBillie Eilish and brother dominate the 2020 Grammy AwardsBillie Eilish and brother Finneas O'Connell sweep Grammy's with an album that addresses depression, suicidal thoughts, and climate change.
Suppressed under apartheid, Namibia鈥檚 music survives in 鈥楽tolen Moments鈥�Namibian music was censored under apartheid rule. Today, the 鈥淪tolen Moments鈥� project is cataloging thousands of songs to reclaim that legacy.
This African group鈥檚 music champions rights 鈥� and loveFor African group Les Amazones d鈥橝frique, music is a vessel to uplift women, says newest member Niariu.
Buddy Holly鈥檚 back ... as a touring hologram. But is it 鈥榣ive鈥� music?Can holograms play 鈥渓ive鈥� music?聽The desire for authentic experiences and artist longevity is pushing the boundaries of what constitutes performance.
鈥楽ilence is here鈥�: Estonia pays homage to composer Arvo P盲rtClarity and peace mark Arvo P盲rt鈥檚 music. A new center in Estonia devoted to the composer highlights the global artist鈥檚 creative process.
Cover StoryField of tie-dyed dreams: How Woodstock changed a generationIn 1969, Woodstock and its counterculture protest music defined an era. Fifty years later, it still resonates.
Remembering Johnny Clegg, the voice of South AfricaMusician Johnny Clegg, who died this week, embraced South African culture and worked to change minds about Nelson Mandela and apartheid.
With his oud, this musician transports audiences to IraqRahim AlHaj, who has been nominated for Grammys, hopes to draw attention to the experiences of those caught in violent conflict in Iraq and elsewhere.
Move over, Beethoven. A modern composer is winning classical music.Streamed by millions, Ludovico Einaudi鈥檚 classical music offers an escape from hectic lives. In an interview, he talks about what inspires him.聽
Bye-bye harassment: Musicians take a stand for festival safetyTired of complacent attitudes at shows, millennial artists bolstered by #MeToo are stepping up with harassment solutions for festivals like Coachella.
What ain鈥檛 country about 鈥極ld Town Road鈥�?鈥淥ld Town Road,鈥� America鈥檚 No. 1 song raises fresh questions: What is a country song? And who is a country songwriter?
Rock on. How biopics are giving rock 鈥檔鈥� roll new life.Copycat biopics are blossoming now that Queen鈥檚 鈥楤ohemian Rhapsody鈥� showed what鈥檚 possible. Does more artist involvement reveal a concern about their music enduring in an age of information overload?
Is the music industry finally facing its #MeToo moment?Iconic artists R. Kelly, Ryan Adams, and the late Michael Jackson have finally faced a reckoning for alleged sexual abuse. Credit a rise in the power of female musicians and shifts in public opinion about sexual abuse.
