The Five Lives Of 'Tha Carter V'
After years of mystery, excitement and public tumult, Lil Wayne's long-delayed album is nearly here. As you prepare to listen, here are a few things to keep in mind about where the rapper's been.
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Jeremy Dutcher, The Newest Light In Canada's Indigenous Renaissance
Dutcher spent five years researching, writing and recording his brilliant and ambitious debut album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa -- now, it has earned one of Canada's most prestigious prizes.
'The Times They Are A-Changin" Still Speaks To Our Changing Times
The Bob Dylan classic came out in 1963 and was embraced by the civil rights and anti-war movements. Decades later, young people are finding it vibrates with new meaning.
Meg White Is The 21st Century's Loudest Introvert
White's drumming made her one of the loudest musicians of this century, yet she's often remembered for being a quiet person — setting a no-apologies template for letting her work speak for itself.
The Anthemic Allure Of 'Dixie,' An Enduring Confederate Monument
Despite its origins in the popular music of the North, the song became the unofficial anthem of the Confederacy during the Civil War and still endures as a divisive symbol in modern America.
Hayley Williams Is The 21st Century's Pop-Punk Prophet
There is no precedent for the Grammy-winning, chart-busting, Hot Topic-surviving Williams, who didn't offer permission so much as show a generation of emo girls they did not have to ask for it.
The Voice Behind One Of Hip-Hop's Most Famous Hooks
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock put out their debut album 30 years ago featuring "It Takes Two." The song's sample was so widely recognized, it revitalized the career of Lyn Collins, the original artist.
Joanna Newsom Is The 21st Century's Timeless Voice
An expert composer, Newsom challenges the independent music world's standards for feminine voices. Her music offers a particular gift, inspiring listeners to get lost on their own journeys.
Appreciating The Unfinished Legacy Of Mac Miller
The 26-year-old, who died Sept. 7, will not be remembered as a drug-addled entertainer, but as an ever-evolving maker of music who supported those coming up behind him.
'God Bless The U.S.A.,' A Country Anthem With Enduring Political Power
Don Gonyea visits musician Lee Greenwood to talk about the song that, after three decades in political campaigns, might be more popular than "Hail to the Chief."