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Happy Birthday, Pete Seeger

Peter Dreier | Posted 05.03.2012

Peter Dreier

Today is Pete Seeger's 93rd birthday. What's an appropriate gift for the most influential folk artist of the 20th century? A few years ago some of Pete's fans launched a campaign to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. It is time to resurrect that effort.

Who's Feeling Young Now?: Chatting With Blues Traveler's John Popper, Punch Brothers' Chris Thile, and Anais Mitchell

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.29.2012

Mike Ragogna

I'm in New York. We just finished some gigs and I saw my friend get married, and before that, we made a really cool album. We're starting our 25th year as a band and this record is the beginning of it.

Class Warfare: Which Side Are You on?

Bob Burnett | Posted 04.18.2012

Bob Burnett

The 2012 election will be a referendum on the economy and Obama's leadership. But at another, deeper level, the election will be about class warfare.

The Wayman Tisdale Story and Scars & Stories: Conversations With Director Brian Schodorf and The Fray's Isaac Slade

Mike Ragogna | Posted 03.21.2012

Mike Ragogna

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First Listen: Hear All Of Ani DiFranco's New Album 'Which Side Are You On?'

Posted 01.17.2012

Ani DiFranco is back with her first studio album in more than three years. "Which Side Are You On?" tackles issues on both the macro and micro leve...

An Animated 'Napoleon Dynamite'

Posted 01.16.2012

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A Tom Morello Video Exclusive, Chatting With Dave Koz and Laurie Berkner, Plus Ani DiFranco's Download

Mike Ragogna | Posted 02.15.2012

Mike Ragogna

Tom Morello: The Watchman features an intimate conversation with Morello about the "high-wire act" of embarking on a solo career, the impetus behind his storied musical career and how his definition of "heavy music" has changed over the years.

From Woody Guthrie to Little Nut Tree: Chatting With Rob Wasserman and Dan Zanes

Mike Ragogna | Posted 11.18.2011

Mike Ragogna

On Woody Guthrie: "in a short life he saw so much, but he was really present and there with people. I think he's just really vital, not just in his vision, but as a spokesman for America."

Art and Adventure: A Manifesto for Women and Grrrls

Mary Pauline Lowry | Posted 10.24.2011

Mary Pauline Lowry

We as women and girls can't just demand more interesting and engaging female characters. We have waited too long already. We have to write the books and -- if necessary -- publish them ourselves.

Dog Ears Music: Boulevard of Independence Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 08.31.2011

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This week, we feature music by Moby, Ani DiFranco, Bruce Springsteen, Bjork and more.

A-List Moms Team with Starbucks to Ensure "Every Mother Counts"

Kristi York Wooten | Posted 06.12.2011

Kristi York Wooten

Christy Turlington hopes the "Every Mother Counts" CD -- and her advocacy initiative of the same name -- will bring attention to maternal health issues in the weeks leading up to Mother's Day.

Best Albums Of 2010. NO Really!

Sal Nunziato | Posted 05.25.2011

Sal Nunziato

Throughout the year I've posted daily doses of music commentary and record reviews over at Burning Wood. I try to be honest and shoot from the hip. So...

Margaret Cho Talks About New Album, Gay Rights & Head Lice

Lee Stranahan | Posted 05.25.2011

Lee Stranahan

Here's the difference between you and Margaret Cho... Let's say that you'd been staying in a seedy motel in Casablanca and had become infested with h...

Margaret Cho Is Just Plain Awesome (She's a Friggin' Rockstar SuperHero Bitch* on New Album Cho Dependent)

Holly Cara Price | Posted 05.25.2011

Holly Cara Price

Margaret Cho gave me some of her time recently to discuss the August 24th release of her new album Cho Dependent. News Flash: Girlfriend can sing, and really really well.

HuffPost Review: Peter Frampton, Plus Conversations with Serena Ryder and Ryan Star, and more

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011

Mike Ragogna

At this point in his career, Peter Frampton could have tossed out a second instrumental album and won another Grammy. Thankfully, this time out, he played his heart in addition to his axe, creating what could be the best album of his career.

Working With Margaret Cho (Video)

Ben Lee | Posted 05.25.2011

Ben Lee

At the eleventh hour of the recording process, the comedian Margaret Cho texted me saying she had an idea for one final song on the album: it would be about Lil Wayne.

Mile High Dilemma

Kathrine Warren | Posted 05.25.2011

Kathrine Warren

The Mile High Music Festival is moving to Aug. 14 and 15, which just happens to be the same weekend as the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons.

Life Cycle: Pop vs. Soda? Either Way It's Made with (GMO) Corn.

Simran Sethi | Posted 05.25.2011

Simran Sethi

Life Cycle is a series of posts that looks at the environmental impacts of everyday things. Last week we talked about popcorn. Chemically flavored...