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Some albums were so unforgettable and iconic that they turned the venues where they were recorded into landmarks of music history. Here are five worth knowing.

The Elon University associate professor of philosophy examined the life and legacy of abolitionist John Brown, drawing ...

ON Thursday, October 29, a little bit of Scottish theatre history will be made at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. The ...

ON Thursday, October 29, a little bit of Scottish theatre history will be made at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. The great Scottish actor Tilda Swinton – who is, surely, one of the finest film act ...

Music is a big part of all our lives, from a preppy beat on the way to class to a slow jazz piece to help us study for a test ...

While I am no jazz expert, there are many wonderful pianists in jazz who make me think, "This person is great," the more I ...

From Bay Area funk to Primus, Dead & Company, and his new project Jayski and the Dawn, Jay Lane reflects on a lifetime of ...