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The Great Railroad Tragedies In Song: The Wreck of the Old 97, The Ballad of Casey Jones

In: Traditional Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Junior Boys Begone Dull Care Review: Electronica Duo Release New CD Based on the Art of Norman McLaren

In: Electronica (Music)

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

The Freezing Scene Review: Debut Indie Rock - Electronic Album When Two is a Crowd

In: Electronica (Music)

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Emerson String Quartet Turned Octet: A Chamber Music Ensemble Doubles in Size to Play Mendelssohn

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Trains in American Folk Music: The Railroad Metaphor in Songs of America

In: Traditional Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Michael Jackson Sets Records in UK and US: King of Pop Number One Album, Dominates Hot Digital Songs Charts

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

New Dance Techno Songs July 2009: Music from Black Eyed Peas, La Roux, Mistress Barbara, Robyn & Yelle

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Review of Todd Snider's The Excitement Plan: New Album From Americana Musician

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Interview with Adam Freeland: UK DJ and Producer Chats Cope, Dance Music and Fish Tacos

In: Electronica (Music)

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

The Essential Michael Jackson Review: The Best of the King of Pop’s Greatest Hits Collections

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Stile Antico: Young Voices, Old Styles: A British Early Music Group Singing Byrd, Tallis, Sheppard and More

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Review of 2009 Clearwater Festival: Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Taj Mahal and Others Shine Through Rain

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

The 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition Winners: Tsujii from Japan, Zhang from China, Son from Korea Earn Top Prizes

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Looking for a Travel Guitar? Try a Charango: Guitarists are Discovering this String Instrument From South America

In: World Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

The True Story of the Cocaine Blues: The History of Cocaine in American Folk and Blues Music

In: Traditional Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Drug Songs in Folk Music: Cocaine, Marijuana, and Heroin in Blues and Traditional Genres

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Pros and Cons of Guitar Tab: Should Musicians Learn to Read Tablature or Musical Notation?

In: Guitar

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Common Symbols Found in Guitar Tab: How to Read and Understand Tablature Written for Guitar

In: Guitar

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

How to Read Guitar Tab: Turn the Numbers and Lines of Guitar Tab Into Your Favorite Songs

In: Guitar

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Rossignol Concert at First Lutheran Church: Music of the 17th and 18th Century Performed by Karosi and Drake

In: Classical Music Performances

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Artist Update: Singer-Songwriter Brady Seals: Former Member of Country Group Little Texas Releases New CD

In: New Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

Folk Festivals in the New York City Area: Clearwater, Falcon Ridge, and Newport in 2009

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Podcasts: Free Classical Music Concerts Available for Download

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

New Dance Techno Songs June 2009: Tracks from Dizzee Rascal,Lady Gaga, David Guetta & Kelly Rowland

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Freeland Cope Review: UK DJ Serves Best Fish Tacos In Encinada on New Rock / Dance Record

In: Electronica (Music)

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Album Overview: 'My Suitcase Is Always Packed': The Red Stick Ramblers combine Country, Cajun and Honky-Tonk

In: New Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

2009 Festival of Contemporary Music Performances: World Premieres By Wong, Grimes, Bancks and Carter

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Review of Yusuf Islam: Roadsinger: The Former Cat Stevens Releases New Album

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

The Guarneri Quartet Exits After 45 Years: A Four and a Half Decade Long Career Gracefully Takes a Bow

In: Orchestras

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Artist Update: Country Music's Eric Durrance: Country Singer-Songwriter Builds on CMT Tour Success, Fan Base

In: Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

How to Keep Time When Reading Sheet Music: Use Time Signatures to Count Beats With Musical Notation

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

How to Read Notes and Rests on a Musical Staff: Recognize Quarter, Half, Whole, Eighth and Sixteenth Notes in Sheet

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

More Tips for Learning to Read Sheet Music: Making Sense of the Symbols for Flats, Sharps, and Key Signatures

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Teach Yourself How to Read Sheet Music: Understanding the Musical Staff's Lines, Spaces, and Clef Symbols

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

2010 Sonning Music Prize Goes to Cecilia Bartoli: Danish Award Honors Italian Mezzo-Soprano

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Steve Earle's New Album "Townes": CD Honors Legendary Singer Songwriter Townes Van Zandt

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Royksopp Junior New Album Review: Electronic Duo’s New CD Featuring Robyn and Karin Dreijer-Andersson

In: Electronica (Music)

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Depeche Mode iTunes Pass Review: Sounds of the Universe Expanded Including Videos and Remixes

In: Electronica (Music)

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Depeche Mode Sounds Of The Universe Review: New CD from Martin Gore & Co. featuring Wrong, Peace and In Sympathy

In: Electronica (Music)

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Erasure Total Pop Deluxe Box Review: UK Synthpop Duo Gathers The First 40 Hits from the 80s 90s and Now

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Smetana's Bartered Bride: Opera Boston Performs Comic Tale of Love and Intrigue

In: Classical Music Performances

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Modern Folk Music for Men: A Male Guide to Today’s Great Singer-Songwriters

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Bob Dylan: Together Through Life: Review of Album From One of the World’s Great Songwriters

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Prince LOtUSFLOW3R, MPLSoUND & Elixer: Review of New 3-CD Package Exclusive at Target, feat. Bria Valente

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

New Dance Techno Songs May 2009: Music from Moby, Calvin Harris, Flo Rida & Black Eyed Peas

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Indigo Girls: Poseidon and the Bitter Bug: Review of New Album by Folk Rock Duo

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Artist Overview: Singer Vern Gosdin, 1934-2009: Traditional Country Artist's Legacy Has 40-Plus Hit-Country Songs

In: Traditional Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

John Harbison's 70th Birthday Concert: A Celebration at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kresge Hall

In: Classical Music Performances

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Country Songwriters Celebrate First No 1. Single: Hit-Country Song Helps Jason Aldean's New CD Break Records

In: New Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

Commercial Country Radio Takes Economic Hit: Country Music Fans Turning to Online Radio in Some Markets

In: Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

Master an Instrument Before It Masters You: Choose a New Instrument Based on Its Level of Challenge

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Which Instrument Fits Your Personality? Musical Profiling Helps Musicians Find the Right Instrument

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Music Profile: Buddy Miller: The Career of the Alt-Country Guitarist

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Buddy and Julie Miller "Written in Chalk": New Album from Americana Couple for 2009

In: Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Woody Guthrie in New York City: The Almanac Singers, Pete Seeger, and “This Land is Your Land”

In: Protest/Roots Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

2009 Classical BRIT Award Nominations: Reich, Libera, Dudamel, Westenra and Howard All Make First Cut

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

The Politics of Woody Guthrie: The Singer, The Depression, and Communism

In: Protest/Roots Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Nostalgie 80 in Quebec City Review: Rick Astley, Debbie Gibson, Samantha Fox & Tiffany at Colisée Pepsi

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Moby Shot In The Back Of The Head Review: New Single from Upcoming CD Wait For Me Inspired by David Lynch

In: Lounge Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Musicians Are on the Go With Their Instruments: Consider Portability When Choosing a Musical Instrument

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

How to Choose a Musical Instrument: Use Personal Preference and Versatility to Select a New Instrument

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

The Spring for Music Festival: New Event to Feature North American Orchestras

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Peter, Bjorn, and John CD Review: "Living Thing": The Eclectic Swedish Lo-Fi Trio's Fifth Studio Released Album

In: Lo-Fi Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

Ten Facts: Woody Guthrie's Childhood: Biography of Folk Music's First Great Musician

In: Protest/Roots Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

Sheena Easton in Atlantic City Review: 9 to 5 Singer Stages her Sugar Walls for a Week at the Hilton Casio

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Franz Ferdinand Tonight Review: Indie Stars Follow Up You Could Have It So Much Better CD With More

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

2009 Academy of Country Music Award Winners: Country Singer Carrie Underwood Scores Entertainer of the Year

In: Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn: A Catalogue of 2009 Composer Anniversaries

In: Classical Composers

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

The Most Creative Alternative Break Up Songs: Unique Tracks that were made for Mending Broken Hearts

In: Alternative Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

Artist Overview: Texas Musician Sarah Jarosz: Teen Roots Country-Bluegrass Player Readies Debut CD

In: New Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

Fifteen Facts About Pete Seeger: Bio, the Weavers, Politics, the Clearwater and his Impact on Music

In: Traditional Folk Music

By: Feature Writer Craig Sanders

New Rappers on the Way to Changing Music: From Asher Roth to Kid Cudi, Hip Hop's New Breed

In: Rap/Hip Hop Music

By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Artist Profile: Texas Country's Ricky Lynn Gregg: From Country Music that Rocked the Charts, to Acting Off-Broadway

In: Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

7th Annual Shakespeare Concerts: Summer, Stravinsky, Amram, Korngold and More in Jordan Hall

In: Classical Music Performances

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Was Elliott Smith's Death a Murder or Suicide? The Mysterious Death of one of the Greatest Talents in Lo-fi Music

In: Lo-Fi Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

Pet Shop Boys Yes Review: New Dance Album Spreads Love Etc. All Over The World, Except US

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Prince Targets Lotusflow3r Website: Purple One Drops Lotusflow3r, MPLSoUND & Elixir, Plays Tonight Show

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

New Dance Techno Music March 2009: Tracks from Deadmau5, White Lies, Britney Spears & Jimmy D. Robinson

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Hot New Dance Techno Music March 2009: Tunes from Little Boots, Prodigy, Ladytron, Freeland & Depeche Mode

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Carter Twins Launch Debut Country Concert Tour: New Song by Teen Country Singers Earns Duo Country Fans, Radio Play

In: New Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

Tommy Cash Releases New Country Music CD: 'Fade to Black' Tribute Pays Homage to Music Legend Johnny Cash

In: New Country Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

Kelly Clarkson All I Ever Wanted: Review of New CD Including No 1 Hit My Life Would Suck Without You

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

The Velvet Hearts – Into the World Album Review: Full Length Release from British Blues Rockers

In: Indie Rock Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa Sutlieff

Boston Opera Underground Virtue and Vice: Weill, Mozart, Sondheim, Chueca and Valverde at the Lizard Lounge

In: Classical Music Performances

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Chris Cornell Scream Review: Soundgarden and Audioslave Vocalist Teams with Timbaland on New CD

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Top Unknown Facts: Surprising Details about Anthony Kiedis and his L.A. band

In: Alternative Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

Will W. Plays Canadian Music Week: Upcoming Dance Pop Artist Performs Bodytalk Live in Toronto

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

YouTube Symphony Orchestra Members Chosen: 90 Musicians Will Play at Carnegie Hall Under Michael Thomas Tilson

In: Orchestras

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Stacey Q Hard Machine Review: Second Album from 80’s One Hit Wonder Gets Digital Release on Amazon

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Hear Gourd Musical Instruments at Their Best: Review of Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra’s First and Latest CD

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

An Introduction to Instrument Making With Gourds: Plant Seeds This Spring and Harvest Musical Instruments in the Fall

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

More Musical Instruments to Make With Gourds: How to Make Gourd Drums, Horns, and Flutes

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

How to Make Gourd Musical Instruments: Instructions for Water Drums, Rattles, and Rainsticks

In: Musical Instruments

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

The Bravery: The Sun and The Moon Album Review: The New York Rock Band's Second Studio Released Album.

In: Industrial Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

The Top 5 Songs from The Killers: A few of the Las Vegas Band's greatest hits

In: Alternative Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

New Dance Music March 2009: Electronic Tunes from Lauren Hildebrandt, Kid Cudi, Royksopp & Cazal

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

The Cure Tribute Album: "Pictures of You": NME Magazine's Exclusive Album Release in Honor of the Iconic Band

In: Goth Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

The Raconteurs: Consolers of The Lonely Review: The Rock Superband's Second Studio Released Album.

In: Lo-Fi Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

Trail of Dead's The Century of Self Album Review: The Austin Based Alternative Rock Band's Sixth Album Release

In: Alternative Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Chapnick

The Velvet Hearts: Live Show Review: Are TVH the Best Undiscovered Indie Blues Rock Group in Britain?

In: Indie Rock Music

By: Feature Writer Lisa Sutlieff