Tag: music
How Minneapolis made Prince
Rashad Shabazz, Arizona State University
It’s been almost four years since Prince’s death, but fascination about the artist, the man and his mythology endures.
On Jan....
‘The Wall’ cemented Pink Floyd’s fame – but destroyed the band
Mark E. Perry, Oklahoma State University
Forty years ago, on Nov. 30, 1979, the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd released its 11th studio album,...
The Beatles’ revolutionary use of recording technology in ‘Abbey Road’
William D. Moylan, University of Massachusetts Lowell
With its cheery singles, theatrical medley and iconic cover, The Beatles’ 11th studio album, “Abbey Road,” holds a...
Curious Kids: Why do old people hate new music?
Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to...
The misguided attacks on ‘This Land Is Your Land’
Will Kaufman, University of Central Lancashire
In recent years, Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” has become a rallying cry for immigrants. And in...
How ‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant Kodi Lee shattered stereotypes about disability
Stan Link, Vanderbilt University
If you haven’t seen Kodi Lee’s May 28 performance on “America’s Got Talent,” it’s worth a watch.
The 22-year-old Lee is blind...
Weezer’s cover album: Is the rock band honoring or exploiting the...
Ryan Raul Bañagale, Colorado College
If you’ve noticed the 1980s hit “Africa” playing on the radio more than usual, you likely weren’t listening to the...
Did academia kill jazz?
Adam Gustafson, Pennsylvania State University
Jazz seems to be experiencing a bit of a renaissance among movie directors – look no further than documentaries such...
EXPLORING NATURE
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a...
Dan Salas, University of Illinois Chicago
There’s a well-worn debate in U.S. politics that goes something like this: Would...
