All articles tagged with #american music
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
The 2026 Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago will feature a focus on American composers, world premieres, and headliners like Ben Folds, with free concerts from June to August celebrating American music and culture.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" premiered 100 years ago and continues to enchant audiences, but its legacy and unfulfilled promise are being reconsidered. While the piece is widely celebrated, it has also been criticized for not fully delivering on its bold proposal to fuse African American ragtime and blues into a virtuoso concerto. The work's reception history and impact on American music are examined, with some arguing that it has hindered the exploration of new possibilities. Despite its flaws, "Rhapsody in Blue" remains a beloved classic that reflects the nation's complex relationship with African American music and technique.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Asbury Park Press
Monmouth University in New Jersey will house the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, which will include exhibition galleries and a 230-seat theater. The 30,000-square-foot building, set to open in spring 2026, will offer visitors the opportunity to explore major moments in music history, listen to oral histories and interviews, and watch rare film footage. The archives will also host intimate concerts, workshops, symposia, lectures, and other public and educational programs. The Springsteen Archives currently preserves and promotes the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and other American music greats, with over 37,000 items from 47 countries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Dallas Morning News
Tony Bennett, the iconic American singer known for his timeless interpretations of classic songs, has passed away at the age of 96. With a career spanning decades, Bennett's hits included "I Left My Heart In San Francisco." He released over 70 albums and won 19 Grammy Awards. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016, Bennett continued to captivate audiences with his rich voice and easy charm. He collaborated with artists like Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse, breaking records and gaining new fans even in his later years.