Music
Rounder Records looks back on 40 years
Rounder helped launch Alison Krauss and George Thorogood and the Destroyers, and also preserved a wealth of folk culture.
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Oaxaca's musical treasure
Some towns make handcrafts or goods for niche markets, but one indigenous village in Oaxaca produces highly-skilled musicians....
Sinatra's 'My Way': Deadly karaoke in Philippines
Frank Sinatra's “My Way” deadly to sing in Philippine karaoke bars as altercations over the song have resulted in several deaths....
Pat Metheny and the Orchestrion
Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pat Metheny plugs into the Orchestrion, a massive instrument based on the old player piano orchestrations of yore....
Conductor Pierre Boulez reflects on his legacy
As conductor-composer Pierre Boulez looks forward to turning 85, he has no intention of slowing down. ...
Guitarist turns 'Journey to the West' into music
French-Vietnamese guitarist Nguyen Le draws from an epic 16th century novel for his 21st century recording....
Peruvian-born rapper helps Afghan orphans
Rapper and political activist Immortal Technique is on a mission to help orphans in Afghanistan, raising money through concerts and CD sales....
Sad songs say so much
There's something cathartic about listening to sad music -- why listening to songs of loneliness and despair helps us feel better....
Best global music of 2009
From Spain and West Africa to Pakistan and South America -- picks for the best in global music in 2009....
