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Howie Richmond (1917-2012): Music Publishing Pioneer With a Big Heart

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.28.2012

Michael Sigman

You may not know the name Howie Richmond, but without him, it's likely you'd have never gotten to know the music of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Lead Belly and many other essential figures in American and European popular music.

Where Does America Get Its New Year's Traditions?

Kate Kelly | Posted 02.29.2012

Kate Kelly

Always played on New Year's Eve, "Auld Lang Syne" has been called the "most popular song no one knows the words to..." So why do we sing this Scottish folk song on New Year's Eve?

Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)

Michael Sigman | Posted 11.17.2011

Michael Sigman

What we can do is "enjoy ourselves" by striving to appreciate the wonder of our life and times, including the inevitable setbacks.