Reggie Young, Revered Studio Guitarist, Dies At 82
Young helped shape the sound of '60s and '70s Southern popular music for his work on songs like "Sweet Caroline" and "Hooked on a Feeling."
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For Many With Disabilities, 'Let It Go' Is An Anthem Of Acceptance
The breakout song from Disney's Frozen has inspired many marginalized groups — but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families.
Toro y Moi Jumps Out Of His Comfort Zone With 'Outer Peace'
Around 2010, Chaz Bear became the poster child for the chillwave genre. His latest album, Outer Peace, explores adulthood and identity in the modern world.
Different Ways To See And Be: The Lives Of Joseph Jarman And Alvin Fielder
The deaths of two foundational members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, a forward-thinking Chicago jazz collective, offers a chance to reflect on its evolving impact.
R. Kelly Has Been Dropped By RCA Records, 'Billboard' Reports
Amid increasing protests following the broadcast of the Surviving R. Kelly documentary series, RCA Records has reportedly dropped the singer, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual abuse.
'A Different Kind Of Force': Sharon Van Etten Takes Her Sound In New Directions
After taking a break, Van Etten tweaks her sound and loves the many versions of herself on her latest album, Remind Me Tomorrow.
Even With Rappers Set To Perform, Super Bowl's Halftime Show Remains Tone-Deaf
Rappers Big Boi and Travis Scott have agreed to perform at the show while many others have rejected the NFL's request due to its handling of the Colin Kaepernick kneeling controversy.
Maren Morris' New Song, 'GIRL,' Is A Pep Talk To Herself
After three years of whirlwind success that led from her debut album through last year's smash dance-pop hit "The Middle," Morris' new song is an interior dialogue about struggling through self-doubt.
Young Russian Musicians Struggle Under Government Scrutiny
A new generation of Russians born after the collapse of the Soviet Union is coming of age and rebelling against the rules of the Putin regime through music.
It's Always A Joy When We Can Report On Toto's 'Africa'
There's a new art installation in the Namibian desert, according to CNN. It's six speakers, playing "Africa" — in Africa. The speakers are powered by the sun — so the song is on an endless loop.