Brazil's Rogê brings Rio to the U.S. with his samba-funk fusion
Brazilian samba musician Rogê already conquered Rio de Janeiro. He's here to give the U.S. a taste of Brazil with his album Curyman.
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Little Richard doc explores the rock 'n' roll icon's connection to queer culture
A documentary traces Little Richard's life and career, from his gender-bending early days on America's Chitlin' Circuit of R&B clubs to his stardom as an early rock pioneer.
Former lead singer of the band Smash Mouth Steve Harwell dies at 56
Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth has died at the age of 56. The cause of death was acute liver failure, according to the band's manager.
'Fresh Air' celebrates 50 years of hip-hop: Jay-Z
In 2010, Jay-Z spoke to Fresh Air about growing up in a housing project in Brooklyn, watching crack cocaine transform his neighborhood and finding his identity in a recording studio.
Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, has died at 56
The singer of such hits as "Walking on the Sun" and "All Star" died of acute liver failure in his home in Boise, Idaho.
It might be Labor Day, but it's not too late to enjoy summer love
Summer vacation season is winding down but that does not mean you have give up on summer love. We'll catch you up the some of the best offerings in music, movies and TV that you might have missed.
CNN's new Little Richard documentary is a worthy tribute to the rock 'n' roll legend
Little Richard: I Am Everything focuses on the star's roots in — and struggle with — his connection to queer culture. TV critic Eric Deggans says it's a masterpiece.
Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer
Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
Stormy conditions leave thousands stranded at Burning Man Festival
The festival organizers said access to and from Nevada's Black Rock Desert where the annual event takes place is closed, after nearly an inch of rainfall created mud-bath-like conditions.
Remembering Jimmy Buffett
Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. He was best known for an island escapism brand of music and the song "Margaritaville."