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Don't beat yourself up about those dreadful karaoke outings and botched choir solos. If you're tone deaf, your brain might have faulty wiring. Today: the author of a new study explain... (episode)
Baby Boomers have Woodstock. Generation X has Kurt Cobain. Now, the twenty-somethings of Generation Y are getting nostalgic for the late ‘90s. Today, music journalist and culture writ... (episode)
When artists known for making secular music explore their spirituality, fans and critics might find it hard to keep the faith. Today: how artists like Bob Dylan, Rickie Lee Jones, rap... (episode)
The audience for jazz is shrinking and growing older fast, says Wall Street Journal drama critic Terry Teachout. His words have set off a heated debate in jazz circles. Today, Teachou... (episode)
The world's biggest music companies are set to unveil new "digital album" formats with downloadable liner notes and cover art. But trendsetting artists like Radiohead say they only wa... (episode)
A group of wounded veterans are playing death metal and composing rap lyrics as part of their rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Today, the composer behind the music t... (episode)
The soulful British singer Adele won Grammy awards this year for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal. Today: Adele talks about finding songwriting success -- at age 20. Plus: an... (episode)
This summer, two college kids embarked on a quest to watch 50 free concerts in 50 days throughout New York. We hear their story and other adventures in music fandom, from Woodstock in... (episode)
The late composer Leonard Bernstein left behind a vast legacy in the world of music. He also left a long paper trail at the FBI. Today: how politics and government surveillance shaped... (episode)
A trip to the Jersey Shore goes best with a soundtrack of Springsteen, Sinatra and Bon Jovi. Head for the Hamptons while listening to area natives like Billy Joel, Public Enemy and Jo... (episode)