musicians
Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform
Billie Eilish, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Diplo and Chappell Roan are among the signatories of an open letter urging a Senate committee to support the Fans First Act.
After years of ever-shrinking orchestras, some Broadway musicals are going big
Producers have been saying for years that large Broadway orchestras are not financially feasible. In fact, the issue led to a strike 20 years ago. So why are some shows bringing them back?
Caught in a storm of criticism and internal strife, the NRA meets in Houston
This isn't the first time the NRA has held its convention days after a nearby mass shooting. Some politicians and musicians are dropping out, and gun control advocates are preparing protests.
Arts Council Hires Local Musicians To Play At Forsyth County Vaccine Clinic
People getting their COVID-19 vaccine at a Winston-Salem clinic may be serenaded in the process.
FemFest Brings Bands Together During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
A concert to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault is taking place on Saturday in Winston-Salem.
Musician Wins $260,000 In Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Who Sabotaged Career
Canadian clarinetist Eric Abramovitz was accepted into a prestigious conservatory — but, a court found, his girlfriend at the time deleted the acceptance email and sent him a fake rejection.
A Look Back As The Asian Underground Turns 20
This new sound became "trendy" in Great Britain. The mainstream media lapped it, and Billboard declared "British Asian Scene on Brink of Mainstream," as it tried to normalize the movement.
Musicians Struggle To Buy Insurance In A City That Thrives On Music
The music industry generates $1.6 billion a year for Austin, Texas. But many musicians can't afford the basics, including health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians steps in to help.
Clark Terry, Acclaimed Jazz Trumpeter And Composer, Dies At 94
The famed musician was one of the most prolific recording artists in jazz and performed with such greats as Ella Fitzgerald and Quincy Jones in a career that spanned decades.