Music

Newly Released Collection Reveals Complex Artistry Of Pianist Artur Schnabel

2:58pm July 31, 2017

by Lloyd Schwartz

In 1942, the Austrian pianist recorded a set of Schubert Impromptus that were never released. Those recordings, plus others from the session, are now available in a new CD set.

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D.L. Menard (right), performing at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Menard died Thursday at age 85.

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Cajun Music Legend D.L. Menard Has Died, Age 85

12:56pm July 31, 2017

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The songwriter, guitarist and singer had a tune, "The Back Door," that became one of the most-covered Cajun songs of all time.

Art Exhibit Features Chagall's Works For Ballet And Opera

5:43am July 31, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

A new exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art explores the role that music and ballet played in the work of painter Marc Chagall.

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Even More Great Albums By Women Outside Of The Top 150

6:35pm July 30, 2017

NPR Music recently released a top-ranking list of 150 albums by women. NPR's Noel King chats with Jill Sternheimer of the Lincoln Center and NPR's Paula Mejia who had some of tough decisions.

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HAIM's sophomore album Something To Tell You was released July 7.

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HAIM Has 'Something To Tell You' About Sisterhood And Songwriting

11:28am July 30, 2017

by Noel King

After four years, the pop-rock trio released its sophomore album. The sisters say it was inspired by tricky relationships, time on the road and close family ties.

22,000 Evacuated From Tomorrowland Festival After Stage Catches Fire

11:44pm July 29, 2017

by Emma Bowman

A "technical malfunction" led to a dramatic display of flames at the electronic dance music festival on Saturday night, during its Spain stop. Organizers say no injuries have been reported.

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Watch Drive-By Truckers, The Record Company, Hurray For The Riff Raff Perform Live

9:07am July 29, 2017

Patterson Hood and the Truckers are the cherry on top of the 2017 XPoNential Music Festival.

Charles Bradley performs live from XPoNential Music Festival on Saturday July 29 at 6:35 p.m. ET.

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Watch Charles Bradley, Strand Of Oaks, Foxygen And More Perform Live

9:01am July 29, 2017

The Screaming Eagle of Soul caps off day two at the XPoNential Music Festival.

Raul Malo with his beloved Gibson L-5 Studio, restored by luthier Joe Glaser.

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After Surviving A Nashville Flood, Raul Malo's Gibson Guitar Gets A New Lease On Life

8:14am July 29, 2017

The Mavericks frontman thought his Gibson was gone for good after it was submerged in the 2010 flood. But thanks to a local luthier, the beloved guitar has been restored, ready for more rock 'n' roll.

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Kendrick Lamar And Rihanna Prove Their 'Loyalty'

7:07pm July 28, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

DAMN.'s most pop-worthy song gets a video of epic proportions