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Folk singer, activist Pete Seeger dies in NY

ALBANY, N.Y. – Unable to carry his beloved banjo, Pete Seeger used a different but equally formidable instrument, his voice, to instruct yet another generation of young people how to effect ...

DATE: Jan 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

Spotify’s Top 10 most viral and streamed tracks

The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Jan. 20-26, via Facebook, Tumblr, T...

DATE: Jan 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

Max Roach music, records go to Library of Congress

WASHINGTON – Music and recordings from Max Roach, one of the creators of modern jazz drumming, will be preserved at the Library of Congress, curators and his family announced Monday. ...

DATE: Jan 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

At Grammys, Daft Punk, Lorde, Macklemore win

LOS ANGELES – Daft Punk has gotten lucky at the Grammys. The French electronic duo won record of the year at the awards show, beating hits like “Blurred Lines” and “Royals.” The s...

DATE: Jan 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

Get out the funk, get out the reggae at Animas City

In its short existence, the Animas City Theatre has given a nod toward the Durango region’s local acts. After opening its doors three months ago, they’ve hosted some major events...

DATE: Jan 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Mustang to wrangle young musicians

Conservatory appoints SMU music director

DATE: Jan 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

From morning jams to a bona fide band: Running Out of Road

Sometimes your day job gives way to more artistic endeavors. Take, for example, the formation of a band. Perhaps you’re a teacher, and you host an afternoon string club for studen...

DATE: Jan 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Former ‘Reel Time Traveler’ Martha Scanlan finds roots in Montana

Folk singer-songwriter Martha Scanlan’s contribution to modern music is one of timeless storytelling. Bottle up her songs and bury them in a time capsule, and when they’re dug up ...

DATE: Jan 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

Timberlake, Thicke have top-selling album, song

NEW YORK – Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke owned 2013 in music. Nielsen Entertainment announced late Tuesday that Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience” was the top-selling album ...

DATE: Jan 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

Not scrimpin’ on chamber music

Two-day program includes jazz, Celtic sounds

DATE: Jan 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

Sweet dreams for Beatles’ fans at tribute

Eurythmics reuniting once again to perform at post-Grammy ceremony

DATE: Jan 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Music

Local musicians will be busy with plans for new offerings in 2014

I’m using this first column of the new year to give a collective pat on the back to our local musicians, producers, engineers and studio owners. As much as I look forward to a lar...

DATE: Jan 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown