Five Essential Beat Tapes From The Philadelphia Scene
Philadelphia-based music journalist John Morrison lists five of the best recent beat tapes by producers with deep ties to Philly's music scene.
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Carlisle Floyd, a founding father of American opera, has died at age 95
Known primarily for his southern-flavored operas, Floyd helped create an American opera vernacular. His 1955 hit Susannah won the New York Music Critics Circle Award and helped launch his career.
Britney Spears is on the road to independence. The media should let her take the wheel
On Wednesday, Jamie Spears was suspended as his daughter's conservator. Is all the media attention, including three new Spears documentaries, still welcome?
A Judge Suspends Britney Spears' Dad From Her Conservatorship
At a hearing Wednesday at Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Brenda J. Penny suspended the pop star's father from controlling her financial affairs. Britney Spears has accused him of exploiting her.
Remixed Pere Ubu Albums Bring Fresh Intimacy To The Band's Vocals
Pere Ubu leader David Thomas remixed two of his favorite Ubu albums, 1998's Pennsylvania and 2002's St. Arkansas, saying that the remixes are so substantial, they amount to being two new albums.
Illuminati Hotties Dares You To Laugh
Let Me Do One More, the latest from songwriter, engineer and producer Sarah Tudzin, is proof that ambition doesn't have to be serious and that moments of vulnerability can also make for hooky rippers.
Britney Spears Has Moved Toward Freedom From Her Father
Spears and her father petitioned to end his conservatorship role. A Los Angeles judge has granted that request.
The Thistle & Shamrock: 2000 Shows Later
This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features Alan Stivell, Battlefield Band, Tony Cuffe, Clannad and Corrina Hewat.
Britney Spears' Fight To End Conservatorship Continues With Hearing
Pop star Britney Spears is having a big day in court on Wednesday. Spears is hoping that a judge will remove her father, Jamie Spears, as the conservator of her estate.
Pastor T.L. Barrett's Five Decades Spent As A Current For Our Sails
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with gospel artist Pastor T.L. Barrett, Jr., whose collected work was recently reissued in a box set called I Shall Wear a Crown.