Music

How did music education adapt to the pandemic?
When the pandemic forced virtually all education online, music teachers faced special challenges. Host Angela Davis talks with music educators about virtual lessons, Zoom recitals, backyard concerts and looking forward to making music in person.
Singer Brandi Carlile talks ambition, avoidance and finally finding her place
The six-time Grammy winner got her start as a kid, singing backup for an Elvis impersonator. Her new memoir, “Broken Horses,” is about her early life and the family she's built.
Prayer vigil planned for stricken rapper DMX
A prayer vigil was planned for Monday outside the suburban New York hospital where rapper DMX remained on life support Sunday following a heart attack.
'We will never break': In Iraq, a Yazidi women's choir keeps ancient music alive
Women from Iraq's Yazidi minority get together to perform centuries-old sacred songs. They've survived captivity by ISIS, and loved ones' deaths. "We are here to send a message to ISIS," says one choir member, "that we will never break."
Elton John opens his Oscar night party to all this year
Attending Elton John's long-running Oscar-night party has always been one of the hardest tickets to get. Now you can go — if you have $20.
Minnesota Orchestra will begin welcoming back audiences in late June
Only a limited number will be allowed in Orchestra Hall. The orchestra will continue presenting live concerts on radio, TV and livestream through at least August.
Beyoncé, Swift make history as women rule the Grammys
Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. Four women won the top four prizes, including Taylor Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times.
Yo-Yo Ma serenades newly-vaccinated at inoculation clinic
Newly vaccinated Massachusetts residents were treated to a mini concert over the weekend when famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma brought out his instrument after getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot.