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William Chadwick Jr. and a team from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration were the fist to video tape an erupting underwater volcano

Underwater Discovery

Watch an erupting underwater volcano

U. Utah Phillips was known for his blend of song and storytelling.

Jukebox: Dogged Underdog

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Who Do You Love?

Bo Diddley’s beat changed the course of rock music. And his lyrics evoked a history that reached all the way to Africa

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Blue Ridge Bluegrass

The town of Floyd, Virginia draws jam-ready musicians and some toe-tapping fans

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Q&A: Chris Carter of “The X Files”

The creator and writer behind “The X-Files” reveals his inspiration for the sci-fi series and motivation behind the upcoming film

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Jukebox: Memorable Melodies

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Love Song

Bring Back Vinyl

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Young Talent

Old Gramophone.

Forgotten Music

A long-lost musical treasure in Paris is rediscovered

Jones is currently on the council of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Q at the Castle

Why the Smithsonian Institution can’t get enough of American music’s top artist-entrepreneur, Quincy Jones

In 1907, recordings were interred in metal urns at the Palais Garnier, to be reopened in 100 years

A Record Find

How The Phantom of the Opera led me to a long-lost musical treasure in Paris

Jones (sporting Frank Sinatra's ring) has a hand in the Beijing Olympics as well as ongoing music and movies

The Arranger

From bebop to hip-hop, nobody alive has done more for American music than Quincy Jones

Cover of the "Singing for Life" album.

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Songs to Live By

Trumpeter and bandleader Doc Paulin, being interviewed at 1995 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. His wife to the left of photo; interviewer at right.

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Jazz Requiem

Strathmore’s production about the first African American opera company will feature the Morgan State University Choir and director Eric Conway.

Lifting their Voices

Paying tribute to America’s first black opera

Pete Seeger, 1986.

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Seeger Singalong

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Hitting the Right Notes

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The Robeson Spirit

“I still get absolutely shocked,” says Spektor (in London in February 2006) of her rising popularity, “and that a very particularly amazing feeling.” Her virtuosity and singular style are attracting legions of fans, both mature and teen.

Russian Idol

Moscow-born Regina Spektor draws on classical music roots to create and perform pop songs of rare originality

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