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Sounding Circuits: The Surprising Early History of Electronic Music
Monday, February 25, 2019
While most people didn’t begin to hear it until the 1960s, composers had already been working for decades to figure out ways to create music using new technology.
Weekly Music Roundup: The Go! Team, Rhye, & Morrissey
Monday, October 30, 2017
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Week of Oct. 30: This week, A Cuban/Jamaican collaboration, The Go! Team, Rhye, and a weird wish from Morrissey.
Weekly Music Roundup: Sharon Jones' Final Record & Fela Kuti Box Set #4
Monday, October 16, 2017
Week of Oct. 16: This week, a final recording from Sharon Jones, Robert Plant's trancey new record, and Erykah Badu curates Fela Kuti.
The Loss of An Icon: Remembering The Legendary Tom Petty
Tuesday, October 03, 2017
Legendary rock musician Tom Petty died on Monday after suffering a full cardiac arrest in his home on Sunday night. He was 66 years old.
Weekly Music Roundup: Balkan Brass Rap & "Loving Vincent"
Monday, September 25, 2017
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This week, a film score premiere, a Balkan brass band collaborates with an underground rapper, and a report from Chicago’s South Side.
Fall Arts Preview: Centennial Celebrations and Final Journeys
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
This fall, music from two of the 20th century’s greatest American musicians as well as 3-D operas, adventurous songwriting, and the Final Journey World Tour of a groundbreaking band.
Weekly Music Roundup: Moses Sumney and Mexican Institute of Sound
Monday, September 11, 2017
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Week of Sept. 11, 2017: This week, a host of collaborations including Mount Kimbie & King Krule, Daniel Luppi, Karen O, & Parquet Courts, new Moses Sumney, & an ode to a T-shirt.
Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass and Milton Babbitt Set the Words of the Late Poet John Ashbery
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet John Ashbery passed away on Monday at the age of 90. Listen to an archival performance of his work, set by some of America's most renowned composers.
Weekly Music Roundup: Holiday Destination and "Surprise Yourself"
Monday, August 28, 2017
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Week of Aug. 28: This week, a Mary Epworth video premiere, Shilpa Ray's Heart Full of Dirt, Nadine Shah's Holiday Destination, & Game Of Thrones' favorite band. Oh yes- and Taylor Swift.
The Rubin Museum’s (Mostly) Invisible Exhibition
Thursday, August 03, 2017
The museum focuses on the many strands of Tibetan Buddhism. Its current show fills the building — and the visitor — with sound.
Weekly Music Roundup: Farewell to Basement Bhangra & "Unpeeled"
Monday, July 24, 2017
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Week of July 24: A wild week of Grime, Bhangra, Afrobeat, and a String Quartet.
The 24 Hours Before Rabin's Assassination
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
"Yitzhak Rabin: Chronicle of an Assassination" by Amos Gitai is a new, hybrid theater piece about the final hours of the Israeli prime minister, as narrated by his wife.
Weekly Music Roundup: Dollshot & Shabazz Palaces
Monday, July 10, 2017
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Week of July 10: This week, Ke$sha Becomes Kesha; Dollshot premiere "Lalande," and Webster Hall Is About To Become History
Weekly Music Roundup: Ethio-American Soul & "Past Tundra"
Monday, June 26, 2017
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Week of June 26: This week, Alan Gilbert Goes To Hamburg; Iggy Pop Goes To Mali; And Radiohead Goes Back In Time.
Weekly Music Roundup: Sad Iggy Pop & Yukon Film Ghosts
Monday, June 12, 2017
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Week of June 12: This week, Iggy Pop is sad; also, music from Twin Peaks and the Yukon Gold Rush.
The Enduring Influence of Jazz
Thursday, June 01, 2017
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first recordings of American jazz. More than just a style of music, a new exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt examines its profound influence.
NY Philharmonic's Alan Gilbert: The Exit Interview
Friday, May 26, 2017
He steps down as Music Director next month after leading the orchestra for eight years.
Weekly Music Roundup: Lana Del Ray & Sampa the Great
Monday, May 15, 2017
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Week of May 15: This Week, A Fun Festival’s Sad Song, Ben Folds’ New Orchestral Job, and A Eurovision Champion.
Weekly Music Roundup: Penguin Cafe Premiere & HAIM
Monday, May 01, 2017
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This week’s roundup is brought to you by the letter "P": a poppy, a post-classical premiere by the Penguin Cafe, and a pile of political pieces.
Weekly Music Roundup: FEEL. & Relaxer
Monday, April 17, 2017
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Week of April 17: This week, Kendrick Lamar returns; so do videos in black and white.
