How Jim Burns Transformed American Pop Music
The MTV Unplugged series was a 90s pop culture staple. Jim Burns co-created the series and was the show's executive producer during its original run. Burns died on Tuesday at 65.
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Tom Petty Showed Grace And Beauty In Songwriting
Tom Petty wrote a lot of hits during his more than 40 years making music. Petty is one of the many notable people who died in 2017. As much as he was known for big classic rock anthems, he was also capable of just tremendous grace and beauty in his songwriting, as seen in the song "Wildflowers."
The Thistle & Shamrock: Fiona's Holiday Celebration
Join us for a warm blend of festive songs, carols, stories and season's greetings featuring Rhiannon Giddens with The Gathering, Maddy Prior, Little Windows and Cherish the Ladies.
Songs We Love: David Bazan, 'The Ballad Of Pedro Y Blanco'
The final track on David Bazan's enveloping 2017 album, Care, is the story of an intimate relationship told over decades.
Sole Of A Band 2017: The Shoes That Made Noise
Does a musician's choice in footwear say anything about their music? Test the theory in this one-minute-long video featuring hundreds of shoes photographed by All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
Watch Jamila Woods Perform Spoken Word Poem, 'Blk Girl Art'
The soul singer has been performing spoken word poetry since she was in high school. Watch her perform an original piece, live in the studio.
Sara Watkins On Mountain Stage
Hear the Southern California native perform songs from her 2016 release, Young In All The Wrong Ways, which she calls "a break-up album with myself."
Heather Menzies-Urich, Actress In 'Sound Of Music,' Dies At 68
Heather Menzies-Urich was 15 when she was cast to play Louisa von Trapp, one of the seven singing von Trapp children. She had been recently diagnosed with cancer, according to her son Ryan Urich.
Singer-Songwriter Curtis Harding Drops His Guard On 'Face Your Fear'
The Atlanta-based musician blends contrasting pop genres on his second album. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Face Your Fear reveals Harding's deep knowledge of R&B.
Morning Edition Looks Back On Some Of The Best Albums Of 2017
From Lee Ann Womack to Ron Miles, a look back at some of the most well-regarded albums of 2017.