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Grammys: prayer for Whitney, praise for Adele
February 13, 2012The Grammys' usual glitz and glamour were dimmed a few times during tributes to 48-year-old pop icon Whitney Houston.
Read moreBallad for the Occupation: interview with Spencer Livingston
February 13, 2012Spencer Livingston's "Occupy Wall Street" is a mellow, melodic meditation on the feelings of economic injustice that sparked the movement.
Read moreDon Cornelius, creator of “Soul Train,” dead at 75
February 2, 2012Don Cornelius, creator of the iconic "Soul Train" television show, was found dead on Wednesday at his California home. He was 75.
Read moreEtta James and Johnny Otis: R & B Revolutionaries
January 26, 2012Two Los Angeles-based legends of Rhythm & Blues passed away last week: Etta James and Johnny Otis.
Read moreWoody Guthrie’s gift to American culture
January 9, 2012This year marks the centennial of the birth of Woody Guthrie, perhaps one of the most influential songwriters and performers of the 20th century.
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