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Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound
Read full article: Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere soundWhen Jessica Pratt released her debut self-titled album in 2011, the singer-songwriter was critically praised for her austere guitar and hypnotic voice.
At New York Fashion Week, music can be as crucial as clothes
Read full article: At New York Fashion Week, music can be as crucial as clothesThe carpets have been rolled up and the racks of clothes have disappeared, leaving only a few stray feathers and sequins behind as another New York Fashion Week ends.
Tearful Allison Russell wins Americana Award for debut album
Read full article: Tearful Allison Russell wins Americana Award for debut albumCanadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell tearfully accepted the album of the year award for her debut solo record “Outside Child” at the Americana Honors and Awards.
George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival co-founder, dies at 95
Read full article: George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival co-founder, dies at 95George Wein, one of the great impresarios of 20th century music who helped found the Newport jazz and folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France, has died at 95.
Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
Read full article: Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tributeThis year’s Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it’s “the capper on my career.”.
Bruce Springsteen receives this year's Woody Guthrie Prize
Read full article: Bruce Springsteen receives this year's Woody Guthrie PrizeBruce Springsteen has won the Woody Guthrie Prize, which is given annually to an artist seen as carrying on the spirit of the folk singer whose music focused on the plight of the poor and disenfranchised.
Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May
Read full article: Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May(Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)WASHINGTON – Five months after they were postponed because of the coronavirus, the annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming back in May, possibly in a series of small events, organizers announced Wednesday. The centerpiece event for Washington’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts normally happens in December, but it was postponed last year amid the pandemic. But even with COVID-19 vaccines gradually rolling out across the country, Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter knew the usual concert would not be possible in May. “It's normally such a festive event, and I'm sure that will come across.”Brooks is no stranger to the Kennedy Center Honors process. Trump and first lady Melania Trump generally stayed away from Kennedy Center events, but Rutter hopes to get President-elect Joe Biden involved this year.