Features

1. Folk & Bluegrass A Bob Dylan Birthday PlaylistThe iconic singer-songwriter turns 72 today. Hear a playlist of tunes from his prolific pen, performed with The Band and The Rolling Thunder Revue.
2. Jazz Celebrating the DukeThe most prolific composer in the history of jazz is featured in a playlist of his finest moments from the Vault.
3. Video watch video New Release: R.E.M. Unplug…The three remaining original members expanded their line-up for additional textures in a stirring, mostly-acoustic performance.
4. Jazz Joe Pass Memorial PlaylistThe virtuoso guitarist died on this day in 1994 at age 65. Hear him in solo and trio settings during the mid '70s at the Great American Music Hall.
5. Interviews Time With Tina TurnerLearn a thing or two from the crowned Queen of Rock with this personal interview, only a year after her hit "What's Love Got to Do With It?"
6. Folk & Bluegrass Playlist: Tim & Jeff BuckleyAlthough both father and son would die too young, their music still endures. Music created by talented dudes and their guitars always will.
7. Rock Journey's '80s AnthemsBefore the covers and the karaoke bars, catch Journey in 1981, and relive that special moment when you were first told "Don't Stop Believin'."
8. Jazz Uncut: Charles Earland in …Hear the late, great Hammond B-3 organist, aka "The Mighty Burner," in all-out burn mode with his stellar quintet in this Carnegie Hall concert.
9. Rock Happy Birthday, Patti LaBe…The soul diva turns 69 today. Hear her sing "Lady Marmalade" with LaBelle (featuring Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx) in this 1975 concert.
10. Video watch video Spirit Family Reunion Find…Watch as Spirit Family Reunion stomps, plucks, bows & harmonizes their timeless American music at the 2012 Newport Folk Festival.
11. Jazz The Unmistakable Sarah Vau…One of the finest interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Sarah Vaughan possessed a magnificent voice that made her one of the best jazz singers.
12. Blues Remembering Langston HughesThe Harlem Renaissance poet-playwright died on this day in 1965. Hear him emcee an afternoon blues showcase at the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival.
13. Rock Bolton's BalladsLet the prince of soft rock ballads, Michael Bolton, sail you through the rest of the work week with songs like "Can't hold On, Can't Let Go" and "Fools Game."
14. Jazz Thelonious Monk Quartet Sw…Monk and his band play a masterful show at Newport Jazz Fest in '63. The beautiful doubling of the sax and piano that opens "Light Blue" is spot on.
15. Rock Elton's Got His Band Back …Celebrate Bernie Taupin's birthday today with this great show. And although it's not a Taupin song, be sure to listen to John's take on "Pinball Wizard."
16. Jazz Uncut: Woody Herman's Newp…The big bandleader leads his Thundering Herd through "Four Brothers" with guests Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn and Flip Phillips in 1972.
17. Rock watch video The Who Take on TanglewoodWatch or listen to this potent performance from 1970: perhaps the greatest live recording of the band ever.
18. Rock Playlist: Breakup SongsIf you've recently been through the wringer, let Paul Simon, John McCauley, Emmylou Harris & a bottle of bourbon keep you company.
19. Rock Abbey Road on the RiverOver 60 bands will come together in Louisville this weekend to celebrate The Beatles. Get in the spirit here with these 21 inspired covers.
20. Jazz The Meters Take Jazz FestThe funky, soulful, and always incredible Meters played this show at the 1970 Jazz Fest for an event that was called "Soul Saturday."

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