24 Musicians Share Their Paintings
We asked 23 musicians—including Mindy Smith, Julianna Hatfield, Robyn Hitchcock, Joseph Arthur and Ani DiFranco—about their love of painting and to share some of their works. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAni DiFranco: Asking All The Questions
The first words we hear on Ani DiFranco’s new album, Which Side Are You On? are these: “Every time I open my mouth, I take off my clothes. I’m raw and frostbitten from being exposed.” read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesAni DiFranco: Which Side Are You On?
Nobody picks up an Ani DiFranco album because they ride the fence politically. The openly bisexual feminist icon has made a career out of her fearless commentary-ridden folk songs. read more
Found in: ReviewsLou Reed, Tom Morello, Others to Pay Tribute to Woody Guthrie
In commemoration of Woody Guthrie's would-be-100th birthday in July 2012, several musicians have teamed up with the hugely influential folk singer's estate to pay tribute to him. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsMargaret Cho Talks New Album, Working With Jon Brion and Andrew Bird
Margaret Cho didn’t really pick up a guitar and start playing music until about a year and a half ago, when she decided it would be a good idea to record an album... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesDr. House of Blues: Hugh Laurie to Release Album
British comedian and grumpy/fictional doctor extraordinaire Hugh Laurie is a man of many talents. Among them, apparently: the self-taught ability to play piano, guitar, harmonica, saxophone and drums.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLenny Kravitz, Mos Def, Allen Toussaint, More Play Gulf-Aid in New Orleans
Musicians are coming together in New Orleans at Mardi Gras River City this Sunday, May 16, to raise money to help mitigate some of the myriad problems caused by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Called Gulf-Aid, the show’s proceeds will go to local groups working to clean up the coasts and wetlands affected by the spill and to Gulf Coast fishermen and the damaged seafood industry.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Giving BackBest of What's Next: Anaïs Mitchell
Twenty-nine-year-old singer/songwriter Anaïs Mitchell lives in a little house... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesPreservation Hall w/Tom Waits, Jim James, Buddy Miller & More
Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Ani DiFranco, Richie Havens, Andrew Bird, Steve Earle and others sound even better when backed by on the nation's finest jazz ensembles. read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityPreservation Hall w/Tom Waits, Jim James, Buddy Miller & More
Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Ani DiFranco, Richie Havens, Andrew Bird, Steve Earle and others sound even better when backed by on the nation's finest jazz ensembles. read more
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