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The history of the 20th century through the history of its music -- from modern classical to jazz and rock.
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AC/DC albums and bad economic times

AC/DC is back with a new album, "Black Ice"-- some say there's a strange correlation between the rock band's releases and bad economic times....
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Reggae critique of the economic crisis

"Heavy Voodoo," a newly recorded song by Jamaican reggae legend Lee Scratch Perry, was written some 30 years ago, forecasting the current global economic crisis....
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Waga Hip-Hop Festival in Africa

The 8th annual Waga Hip-Hop festival is under way in West Africa and the focus this year is on African female rappers. ...
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Musician plays through "open-head" surgery

Eddie Adcock underwent surgery on his brain -- while doctors were operating, Eddie was doing what he loves best -- playing the banjo....
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US-born Mexican pop star Julieta Venegas

US-born Mexican pop star Julieta Venegas has gone unplugged and on the road; she likes playing her new sound for Latino audiences in the United States....
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Lights Out Asia

You can find a few electronic and post-rock bands in Milwaukee, but this blue-collar town isn't known for producing arty music variations like Lights out Asia....
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Sergio Mendes still making music after 40 years

Bossa nova legend Sergio Mendes brought popular Brazilian rhythms to America, and he's been spinning out tunes for over 40 years....
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The sweet, sweet sounds of a bailout

The bailout isn’t just the preserve of Wall Street. In fact, musicians have long since mastered the art of getting saved from financial ruin....
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The indie-soul sound of Theresa Andersson.

Theresa Andersson has been making music for most of her life. But, this year, she hit it big -- on YouTube. ...
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