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Van Cliburn in 1966. The late pianist pulled off a stunning victory at in 1958 at the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition, held in Moscow at the height of the Cold War.

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Among Pianists In Moscow, An Abiding Love For A Show-Stealing American

4:42pm February 22, 2017

by Bill Zeeble

The late Van Cliburn won a piano competition in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. Today, pianists competing in an event named after Cliburn hold a certain reverence for the man and the moment.

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This Teeny-Tiny, Handmade Pipe Organ Is Utterly Delightful

11:40am February 22, 2017

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Crafted out of paper and cardboard, it's powered by a balloon. And it sounds a little bit like a toy train. What's not to love?

Jay Z attends Roc Nation's Pre-Grammy Brunch on February 11, 2017.

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Jay Z Is The First Rapper To Be Elected To Songwriters Hall Of Fame

11:35am February 22, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

Shawn Carter joins Swedish hit factory Max Martin, Motown co-founder Berry Gordy, The Time's Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and more.

Dirty Projectors frontman David Longstreth

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Listen: Dirty Projectors' Warped New Album Drops Early

9:56am February 22, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The band originally planned to release its self-titled album on Feb. 24, but decided to stream it live Tuesday after David Longstreth tweeted everyone had waited "long enough."

An undated photo of conductor Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and the Minnesota orchestra. He died Tuesday at age 93.

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Beloved Conductor Of The Minnesota Orchestra, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Dies

6:11pm February 21, 2017

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The conductor who worked with the Minneapolis symphony for more than 50 years — and brought them to national prominence — died Tuesday at age 93.

Skeletons ride a bike together in a scene from Spoon's new video for the song "Can I Sit Next To You."

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Watch Spoon's Strange New Video, 'Can I Sit Next To You'

1:16pm February 21, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The song first appeared as unidentified instrumental music between segments on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and during boarding on American Airlines planes.

Guitarist Larry Coryell recorded or appeared on more than 100 albums during a jazz career that spanned more than 50 years.

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Guitarist Larry Coryell, Godfather Of Fusion, Dies At 73

10:56pm February 20, 2017

by Otis Hart

The jazz-rock pioneer passed away in his sleep on Feb. 19 in New York City.

Clyde Stubblefield, seen here January 14 onstage at The Novo in Los Angeles, has died at the age of 73.

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Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's Funky Drummer, Dies At 73

5:58pm February 18, 2017

by Daoud Tyler-Ameen

The revered drummer, who suffered from bladder cancer in the past, popularized the breakbeat and became one of the most sampled musicians ever.

La La Land composer Justin Hurwitz on set with star Ryan Gosling.

Behind 'La La Land,' A Long Relationship Between A Director And A Composer

12:51pm February 18, 2017

by Maureen McCollum

La La Land is the third collaboration between writer and director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz. Their first was actually a senior thesis that was released to critical acclaim.

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The cover art from The Shaggs' inadvertently landmark 1969 album, "Philosophy of the World."

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The Best — Or Worst — Band Of All Time Is Back

12:56pm February 17, 2017

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The confounding cult band The Shaggs — a trio of New Hampshire sisters who made a single album and then disappeared — are performing at Wilco's Solid Sound Festival.