performing arts

Graduating student Sebastian Fernandez performs a Led Zeppelin song at the Berklee College of Music Commencement Concert in Boston.

Berklee grad gets a chance to play 'Stairway to Heaven' in front of Jimmy Page, and nails it

What is it like to play a song you love in front of the rock star who made it popular? A young guitarist from Buenos Aires, Sebastian Fernandez, just found out, when he played the famous solo from "Stairway to Heaven" with Led Zeppelin lead guitarist Jimmy Page in the audience.

Berklee grad gets a chance to play 'Stairway to Heaven' in front of Jimmy Page, and nails it
The World

When Duke Ellington Played Kabul

When Duke Ellington Played Kabul

Canadian Physics Student's Rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody Goes Viral

Canadian Physics Student's Rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody Goes Viral
Sara Loscos working on an accent exercise. (Photo provided by Sara Loscos)

Having an Accent in America: An Actor Speaks

Having an Accent in America: An Actor Speaks
Hamilton de Holanda on the bandolim and Stefano Bollani on piano (CREDIT: www.stefanobollani.com)

Whatever: Stefano Bollani and Hamilton de Holanda on 'O Que Será'

Whatever: Stefano Bollani and Hamilton de Holanda on 'O Que Será'
Chéjere (Credit: cayatalent.com)

Chéjere: The Mexican Roots Ensemble Finds a New Sound

After more than a decade of touring and releasing a couple albums of traditional music, the Mexican roots ensemble Chéjere has found their own sound. They make music that helps people cope with the climate of despair.

Chéjere: The Mexican Roots Ensemble Finds a New Sound
IAM

French Hip-Hop Supergroup IAM has a New York City Homecoming

IAM has been around for 25 years and sold millions of records. They're identified with their hometown of Marseille, but what's less known is that the inspiration to start the group began in New York City.

French Hip-Hop Supergroup IAM has a New York City Homecoming

German Rock Veteran Herbert Grönemeyer Looks to US Market

German rock star Herbert Grönemeyer is usually mobbed on the streets in his home country. This week he kicks off his first US tour and releases his first all-English language album. Grönemeyer speaks to anchor Marco Werman.

German Rock Veteran Herbert Grönemeyer Looks to US Market

A Sad Morning, Every Morning: Kinan Azmeh's Music for Syria

Kinan Azmeh is one of the rising stars of Syrian music. Born in Damascus, he moved to the United States to train at the Juilliard School in New York. He's now working on a doctorate in the city. But he dreams of returning to his hometown.

A Sad Morning, Every Morning: Kinan Azmeh's Music for Syria

Norway's Alexander von Mehren Takes Flight with Aéropop

The title of Alexander von Mehren's new album is called "Aéropop" and that's how he defines his music as well. The Norwegian musician says it's "airy and fresh, but still accessible like pop music and there's still a depth to it."

Norway's Alexander von Mehren Takes Flight with Aéropop

Canadian Classical Composer Gets Boost From 'Blurred Lines'

Canadian classical composer John Beckwith has a hit on his hands. It might have something to do with the fact that the piece of music is called "Blurred Lines." It shares a name with Robin Thicke's summer chart-topper.

Canadian Classical Composer Gets Boost From 'Blurred Lines'

Pre-Revolutionary Iranian Pop: Googoosh to Farrokhzad

The rules for performance these days are onerous in Iran. Women can't appear before male audiences. It's hard to remember that before the 1979 revolution, anyone could make music there. Including a gay academic.

Pre-Revolutionary Iranian Pop: Googoosh to Farrokhzad

Did William Shakespeare really invent all those words?

Scholars and the OED have cited Shakespeare as the originator of more than 1600 words. While he was the first to write down many words, new research fueled by computer analysis indicates he didn't invent as many words as once thought.

Did William Shakespeare really invent all those words?

Maracatu Music Comes to the US and Makes a Comeback in Brazil

Maracatu is a musical and performance style from the northeastern part of Brazil. It's experiencing a resurgence these days thanks in part to a collaboration between a Brazilian group and a Brooklyn-based band.

Maracatu Music Comes to the US and Makes a Comeback in Brazil

A Musical Caravan for Peace Heralds a New Beginning for Mali

A diverse group of Malian musicians hit the road to shed light on the positive advances that are being made after their country nearly collapsed earlier this year.

A Musical Caravan for Peace Heralds a New Beginning for Mali