The Library of Congress announced 2010’s inductees to the National Recording Registry. The twenty-five selections were chosen by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington on the basis that they are “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” They join the 300 recordings … Continue reading →
Bob Dylan played his first concert in China on Wednesday, April 6th 2011. The country takes a strict stance on censoring its media, and Dylan agreed to steer clear from his political songs. However, some fans admit that Dylan let … Continue reading →
Thomas Jefferson planted a tulip poplar tree outside of his Monticello home in 1807. For two-hundred years the tree grew — a whopping 22-foot circumference — until disease forced the removal of the tree in 2008. In an outstanding bit … Continue reading →
One of the world’s finest labor musicians, Anne Feeney, is sometimes referred to affectionately as the “Union Maid,” other times as the “hellraiser.” The Pittsburgh-native spends her life fighting for the rights of workers, and has made quite a splash … Continue reading →
Winners for the tenth annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs) have been announced. The IMAs span several genres and cover the latest and greatest of self-released artists, artists previously on major labels and talent from smaller indie labels. Some winners relevant … Continue reading →