Mar 19th, 2010 · Swedish artist Lars Vilks has lived with a $100,000 bounty on his head since 2007 for a drawing he made depicting the Prophet Muhammad. But unlike the angry protest that erupted in 2005 after similar cartoons were published in Denmark, Swedes have remained largely silent on the controversy.
Mar 19th, 2010 · Although Bob Marley may be reggae's most widely known artist, singer Jimmy Cliff also played a key role in spreading the genre outside of its native Jamaica. Baz Dreisinger takes a look at his rise to fame with the film The Harder They Come.
Mar 19th, 2010 · The Jamaican musician was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as only the second reggae artist to be welcomed there. He spoke on his childhood fascination with music, which turned into a long and pioneering career.
Mar 19th, 2010 · A self-professed science geek is the best-selling British male artist in the United States since Elton John. His latest album, and first U.S. release, is called All or Nothing. It features big name collaborations with artists including Lil Wayne, Lil John, Sean Paul and Mary J. Blige.
Mar 18th, 2010 · The sky was bright last August in Newport, R.I. — but this week's artists are glowing young stars. The DownBeat Critics Poll in July 2009 named Rudresh Mahanthappa and Esperanza Spalding No. 1 Rising Stars. A few weeks later, they played the Newport Jazz Festival, recorded here.
Mar 18th, 2010 · Colleen LaRose is accused of conspiring with jihadist fighters and pledging to commit murder in the name of a Muslim holy war. Authorities say she wanted to kill a Swedish artist who had offended Muslims. Her trial was set for May 3.
Mar 17th, 2010 · The jazz pianist has improvised around Beatles songs. He's written works for operatic soprano Renee Fleming. And now, with his new double album, Highway Rider, he's created a large-scale work for chamber orchestra and jazz ensemble, produced by pop artist Jon Brion.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Folk Alley has assembled over 7 hours of music by some of their favorite Irish musicians. You'll hear a mix of familiar and new artists, including Mary Black, Solas, Danu, John Doyle, Donal Lunny, Connie Dover, Andy Irvine, Planxty, Grada, The Chieftains (of course) and much, much more! Sláinte mhaith!