In this defining interview, Andy Zax, producer of a massive new Woodstock box set, shares previously unheard recordings from the festival and the remarkable stories behind them.(Image credit: Henry Diltz) via Woodstock At 50: The Unheard Recordings — News : NPR
New William S. Burroughs Book Sheds Light On The Literary Legend’s Influence On Music — News : NPR
Relying on a wealth of research and documents, Casey Rae deftly maps out how one of America's most controversial literary figures transformed the lives of many notable rock musicians.(Image credit: Ulf Andersen/Getty Images) via New William S. Burroughs Book Sheds Light On The Literary Legend's Influence On Music — News : NPR
An Italian Town Fell Silent So The Sounds Of A Stradivarius Could Be Preserved — News : NPR
The mayor of Cremona, Italy, blocked traffic during five weeks of recording and asked residents to please keep quiet so master musicians could play four instruments — note by note — for posterity.(Image credit: Courtesy of Native Instruments ) via An Italian Town Fell Silent So The Sounds Of A Stradivarius Could Be Preserved — News …
Madonna at 60: A colourful career in pictures
Trailblazer, icon, leader, woman, Madonna did while others just talked about changing the discussion on what woman can do in music, art and everyday life. I have huge respect for who she is and what she's accomplished. Happy 60th Madonna! Madonna at 60: A colourful career in pictures - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45173301
Bird Song Opera | YouTube Video — SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY BLOG
https://www.youtube.com/embed/IMXD4h5w8D8?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent This must be seen and heard to be believed. Watch it at least twice. It gets better. 3 ½ minutes. Music by W. A. Mozart, arranged and edited by Volker Pannes, http://www.shakeup.de Many thanks to “Hollywood” Dave Surtees, aficionado of strange humor, for sending this in. [Chuck Almdale] via Bird Song Opera | YouTube Video …
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Feminism is NOT NEW in country music!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/4VPpAZ9_qAw?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent I don’t look like your typical country music superfan. I am ethnically Chinese, grew up in liberal San Francisco, and hadn’t been south of the Mason-Dixie line until I was 16. But as Dolly Parton will tell you, looks are deceiving. Some of my fondest childhood memories include singing along to Shania Twain’s, “Man, I… …
Birdie Rhythm & Blues
It turns out humans are not the only species that know how to make instruments to play rhythmic drumming. Palm cockatoos have mastered that skill as well. And they do it to woo females. A team of scientists from the Australian National University, the University of Queensland and Deakin University are studying these birds to… via …
How the gramophone changed everything
Superstar economics: How the gramophone changed everything - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39443187
Hail Hail Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer, Dies at 90 - http://time.com/4706112/chuck-berry-dead/
R.I.P. Mr. Rock n Roll – Chuck Berry
Celebrities Mourn Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend Chuck Berry: ‘His Music and His Influence Will Last Forever’ - http://time.com/4706119/chuck-berry-dead-response/
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