How 'Accidental' Notes Grab Our Attention
In music, "accidentals" are notes that color just outside the lines. They shocked listeners during the Renaissance, but these days you can find them all over the place.
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A Rational Conversation: Jack White's Third Man Records Returns To Detroit
The former White Stripes singer founded his band and his label, Third Man, in Detroit, but in recent years has made a home base in Nashville. Now the label has opened an outpost in his hometown.
Remembering Kurt Masur, The Conductor Who Rebuilt The New York Philharmonic
When one of America's foremost orchestras needed an overhaul, an unlikely leader emerged from East Germany.
Conductor Kurt Masur, Leader Of Orchestras In New York And Beyond, Has Died
Kurt Masur, the German conductor whose career spanned from leading an orchestra in East Germany to more than a decade of reshaping the New York Philharmonic, has died at age 88.
Brain Surgery Serenade: Man Plays Saxophone During Tumor Removal
Partially sedated, Spanish musician Carlos Aguilera played "Misty" and read sheet music to help neurosurgeoons preserve his talents.
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Becomes First 30-Times Multi-Platinum Album
The Michael Jackson album Thriller — which was released in 1982 — became the first album in history to reach the 30-times multi-platinum level this week. That means over 30 million copies have been sold in the U.S.
Hear A New Solo Song By John Paul White, Formerly Of The Civil Wars
"Simple Song," White's first solo release since The Civil Wars broke up in 2014, will appear on the concept album Southern Family, produced by Dave Cobb.
Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A Picked For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Chicago and Steve Miller were also among the acts chosen by the nominating committee for the 2016 class, which will be inducted in a ceremony in New York on April 8.
An Outsider Remakes Nashville's Traditional Sound
After making acclaimed albums with Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson and Chris Stapleton, producer Dave Cobb has quietly staked out territory as the man behind country music's roots revolution.
Announcing Our 2016 Tiny Desk Contest
Calling all undiscovered artists: This might be your chance to perform at music's most famous desk.