Andraé Crouch, Who Moved Gospel Into The 21st Century, Has Died
The singer and songwriter played a major role in creating a contemporary, conservative gospel sound.
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Ty Segall Goes 3-D On 'Mr. Face'
Ty Segall's new EP comes on two 7-inch discs that double as a pair of 3-D glasses.
Why Pygmies Aren't Scared By The 'Psycho' Theme
Deep in the Congolese rain forest, a group of Pygmies lives in near isolation from Western music. When a team of scientists played them music from Star Wars and Psycho, the results were surprising.
Country Quartet Little Big Town Finds Fun In Being A Foursome
The Nashville country pop band doesn't have a single lead singer; they take turns, which opens artistic and emotional possibilities. The band recently released its sixth studio album, Pain Killer.
An Evangelist Who Spread The Gospel Of The Accordion
Walter Kuehr made his own name by making a name for what he called "the hippest instrument on the planet": the accordion. He died earlier this month at age 59.
Wilbur Goes To Work: New, Very First-Class Video On Village Life
Wilbur Sargunaraj, a YouTube star in India, tests his workaday skills in his family's village: balancing a water jug on his head, climbing a coconut tree, and doing laundry the very old-fashioned way.
World Premiere Videos: Wilbur Dunks A Chicken, Digs Into Indian Food
We proudly present the world premiere of two videos by India's first YouTube star. Life in his father's home village will be celebrated. And, yes, a chicken will take a bath.
The Tabla Master Who Jammed With The Grateful Dead
Schooled from birth in an ancient instrument, Zakir Hussain always wanted to rock. He found a way to do both after George Harrison gave him some shrewd career advice.
Musicians You'll Tell Your Friends About In 2015
The new year offers a new set of musical surprises. Here is a section of 10 acts — under-the-radar or about to explode — who are ready for their moment in the spotlight.
'Empire': A World Of Unbuttoned Shirts And Dishy Music Stories
Fox's new drama about the family behind a music mega-company is pretty standard soapy television with some nice performances and a limited understanding of music.