WASHINGTON − Musicians are asking on bended knee for AM and FM radio stations to start paying for the rights to play their music. The celebrated ’90s R&B group Boyz II Men were on Capitol Hill Thursday asking Congress to make it happen. The group, known for their slow jams and heartfelt ballads, met with
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The age-old promise of Los Angeles is that any dream can grow in its fertile climate — even one that seems like science fiction. For a century, the film and aerospace industries have made the
In 1968, Johnny Cash famously performed at one of the nation’s first maximum-security prisons, playing music for the incarcerated individuals and recording one of his most successful live albums, “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison.” The country singer/songwriter also known as “the Man in Black” often got requests from inmates themselves asking him to come play
President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive orders since returning to the White House is shaking up the art world. Restrictions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are already directly affecting national institutions including the Smithsonian, while other orders could lead to further challenges for artists seeking grants, sourcing materials, and looking to collaborate or exhibit
Two former employees of Eyebeam, a non-profit art and technology centre in Brooklyn, New York, believe they were terminated for publicly supporting a statement in which ten artist fellows called on the organisation to endorse the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (Pacbi). Artists in the Eyebeam Democracy Machine cohort installed
Mariah Carey performs during a concert celebrating One Year to Go, Dubai Expo 2020, in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)AP The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation on Wednesday announced 14 performer nominees for its 2025 induction, and four artists of color were among them. The
Let the voting commence: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled the 2025 nominees Wednesday morning. And it’s a powerhouse lineup — packed with legends, game-changers and icons, all set to rock the vote. Among the 14 hopefuls to gain entry into the storied institution are eight first-timers, most of them with rock as
Shannon Sanders, a renowned music industry executive from Nashville, is celebrated with a “Living Legend” exhibit at the National Museum of African American Music. Sanders embodies the city’s rich musical heritage while acknowledging the complexities of its history. Through his work at BMI, Sanders champions authenticity and celebrates the evolving landscape of music creation and
photo by Andy Ramirez Photography ArtsBuild announces the nine local artists selected to receive 2025 Grants for Individual Artists. Congratulations to Amanda Eskew, Anne LaVoie, Dominique Pruitt, Jeron Devonte, Reginald Clack, Robby Stockwell, Alex Scoggins, Angel Pelligrino and William Johnson. Since its inception in 2021, the program has awarded nearly $250,000 in total
Artists have been unable to deduct the market value of their own donated artworks since 1969. Ari He During Easter, children hunt for colored eggs, perhaps to earn a prize. When it’s tax season, the prizes adults hunt for are expenses that can be deducted from their earnings to lower their tax liabilities. Both artists