music
Don 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.
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Etta 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.
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Woody 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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Occupy protests spur music explosion
December 21, 2011Every social movement has inspired artists to enlist their talents to create cultural expressions that in turn stir the masses and broaden the cause.
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New York City Opera contract talks in crisis
December 2, 2011New York City Opera, one of the city's cultural treasures, stood at a crossroads this week, after contract talks broke down Nov. 30 between management and its two main unions.
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