Dec 23rd, 2004 · Reporter Allison Keyes takes a closer look at benefit concerts, which have raised millions of dollars for various charities. But who really benefits from these events? And why have they become such a cultural phenomenon?
Dec 22nd, 2004 · The new book Living With Jazz: A Reader, is the first collection of Dan Morgenstern's writing, including liner notes, record and concert reviews, critical essays and other writings. Morgenstern has been on the jazz scene for more than 40 years; his writing has won four Grammys.
Dec 20th, 2004 · Rock concert posters produced some of the most iconic art of the '60s. Then came a period of decline. But an explosion of indie bands producing their own CDs has revived the genre. Producer Scott Carrier of the Hearing Voices radio project offers a review of the book Art of Modern Rock.
Dec 20th, 2004 · Young jazz piano prizewinner Adam Birnbaum, Japanese sensation Hiromi, pianist Lynne Arriale and her trio and the matchless veteran Kenny Barron headline the 15th annual 'Jazz Piano Christmas' concert.
Dec 20th, 2004 · The choirs of two prestigious historically black institutions present a spine-tingling concert program. In a Christmas celebration, the Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs perform spirituals, carols and sacred texts.
Dec 19th, 2004 · The winter solstice occurs this Tuesday. For the past 25 years, musician Paul Winter has celebrated the event with a series of concerts. This year, the event took place at the Cathedral of St. John the Devine in New York City. NPR's Margot Adler spoke with Winter as he prepared for the concerts.
Dec 16th, 2004 · From concert halls across the nation, Perfomance Today presents Christmas Around the Country, a celebration of holiday music in America. NPR's Fred Child hosts the one-hour special, with music from the Boston Camerata, the St. Olaf Choir and others.
Dec 9th, 2004 · A gunman charges the stage during a heavy metal concert in Columbus, Ohio, killing guitarist Darrell Abbott and three others before being shot to death by police. Tamara Keith of member station WOSU reports.