'We Shall Overcome' Ruled Public Domain In Copyright Settlement
The civil rights anthem "We Shall Overcome" is now in the public domain. The music publishers that copyrighted the song in the 1960s settled the lawsuit on Friday.
Music & Culture
Reworking Trauma: Mary Gauthier Tells Veteran Stories On 'Rifles & Rosary Beads'
The Nashville singer-songwriter and one of her military-veteran collaborators discuss writing music as a way to heal from war.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's playlist includes a new single from indie giants MGMT, Moby's modern take on a classic spiritual, and the latest earworm by U.K. singer-songwriter Jade Bird.
5 Storylines To Watch At This Year's Grammy Awards
Will Kendrick Lamar be denied? Will protests prevail? Where are the guitars? Which performances will pop? Who will break down barriers?
After The Vinyl Revival, The Vinyl-Playing Jukebox Is Back
Retro turntables anticipated the resurgence of vinyl records. Now, jukeboxes that play vinyl are returning to the market for the first time in more than two decades.
The State Of The State Of Latinx Music: Varied, Inclusive And Cutting Edge
A two-week period in early January is a bounty of Latinx music showcases providing a musical pulse of a variety of genres.
Why Do So Many Rock Stars Die At 27? Argentine Film Explores One (Insane) Theory
In a season when Hollywood mostly releases warmed-over sequels and third-tier horror flicks, 27 is remarkable in one sense: It's original.
The Alt.Latino Interview: Louie Vega, A Life In Service To The Groove
The pioneering DJ and member of Masters At Work talks about his recent Grammy nomination, growing up in the Bronx, and a new collaboration with some of the Cuba's finest musicians.
Across the Blue Ridge #110 - Blue Ridge Music Trails, WPAQ celebrates its 70th
This week's program starts with a powerful collection of fiddle tunes, bluegrass, and old time songs. From there, we move into our latest Blue Ridge Music Trails episode, featuring the Mount
Liz Magnes On Piano Jazz
Revisit the Israeli jazz pianist's set of classics and originals, featuring a song performed with host Marian McPartland in this 1997 episode.