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How girl groups changed American music
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Ray Charles’ Fusion of Gospel and Blues Changed the Face of American Popular Music
A visionary virtuoso, Charles made brilliance look easy
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35 Who Made a Difference: Yo-Yo Ma
Humanitarian, globe-trotting teacher, good sport, ice-dancing fan and heckuva nice guy. Oh, and he plays the cello
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35 Who Made a Difference: Renée Fleming
The soprano is renowned for her beguiling voice and presence
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A boyhood collection of stamps opens a new page on the teenage Beatle-to-be
In celebrating the cultures of the ancient Silk Road, renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma has found a second calling
Left-handed, she taught herself to play, wrote the folk classic “Freight Train” and sang into her 90s
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Conveying History Through Song
Bernice Johnson Reagon adds cultural nuance and period flavor to rousing a cappella renditions
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