A piece titled 'As Slow as Possible' has been in performance for 21 years — so far
A John Cage piece for organ titled ASLSP — as slow as possible — lives up to its name. It has been in performance for 21 years so far.
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A man saved a pregnant woman and her partner at the beach. They never got his name
Lauryn Valladarez was pregnant while visiting the beach with her partner. She started to panic when they got too deep in the water, but then a stranger appeared to help.
A deeper look at the representation issues Jay-Z talked about in his Grammys speech
While accepting an honorary Grammy, Jay-Z criticized the Recording Academy for ignoring Black artists, including his wife, Beyonce.
Frantz Fanon biography chronicles the life and legacy of a revolutionary icon
Fanon, who died in 1961, wrote about the politics and psychology of colonialism. In The Rebel's Clinic, Adam Shatz captures the thorny brilliance of a man whose radicalism is still shaping our world.
Journalist Michele Norris reveals America's 'Hidden Conversations' about race
Norris wanted to see how Americans view race, so she asked people to share their thoughts in six words. Eventually, the project grew, garnering some 500,000 million entries from 100+ countries.
Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' climbs the iTunes charts after her Grammy performance
Chapman has performed sparingly in recent years. She took the Grammy stage to raucous applause and capped her performance with Luke Combs by receiving a standing ovation.
Grammys 2024: 10 takeaways from music's biggest night (Taylor's version)
Miley Cyrus, SZA, Billie Eilish and others had a big night. But once again, the music industry found itself in the long shadow of Taylor Swift, who won album of the year and announced a new project.
Police raided George Pelecanos' home. 15 years later, he's ready to write about it
Crime fiction author and screenwriter George Pelecanos is known for his gritty realism. His latest short story collection takes that same unsparing look at his own past.
Red carpet looks from the 2024 Grammy Awards
Check out some of the this year's most memorable red carpet looks from the 66th annual Grammy Awards.
New Grammy category for African music ignores almost all of Africa
Grammy is unveiling an award for "Best African Music Performance." Do the nominees fulfill the goal of "recognizing recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the ... continent"?