entertainment - "music"

For 10 teenage musicians from Botswana, it was supposed to be a dream trip to America. But they had to leave their instruments behind, putting them in a bind. Kelly Wallace reports on their quest for marimbas.

Son de la Frontera is a group of innovative flamenco musicians, made up of young heirs and followers of the Diego del Gastor school, and who through the fusion and dialogue between the Cuban tres and the flamenco guitar achieve a creative reinterpretation of his musical legacy. The group was originally founded in 1998 as the accompanying group of Martirio, recording and on tour all over Spain and Latin America. Musician and anthropologist Raúl Rodríguez (Seville, 1974), guitarist Paco de Amparo (Morón de la Frontera, 1969), dancer Pepe Torres (Seville, 1978), singer Moi de Morón (Morón de la Frontera, 1977) and clapper Manuel Flores (Morón de la Frontera, 1969) make up the band. They make also the first solid incorporation of th...

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by new york Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its Spring 2008 season with the return engagement of acclaimed vocalist RONAN TYNAN for three nights only, May 2-4. His shows will include his signature mix of pop standards, theater music and Irish contemporary songs.

Although the endorsements for Darvill as Son Of Dave seem to arrive thick and fast it's hard to see why anyone beyond those with some kind of musical ability in the most traditional sense would find much to get excited about here

Though still only 20, English singer-songwriter Kate Nash has already topped numerous European pop charts and attracted massive buzz in the U.S. Her debut album, Made of Bricks, is full of sweetly infectious pop music, propelled by Nash's thick accent and effervescent personality. Hear Nash in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

New york (Reuters) - The music of Mariah Carey spelled the downfall for 'American Idol' finalist Kristy Lee Cook on Wednesday when the hit TV talent show's fans cast the fewest votes for her rendition of the pop diva's 'Forever.'

Legendary blues-rock guitarist, Robin Trower, is best known for his work in London-based bands The Paramounts and Procol Harum. In an interview that spans his musical career, Trower talks to host David Dye about using a Fender Stratocaster to achieve a certain sound when he records.

The father of Minnie Driver?s unborn baby has been revealed as musician Craig Zolezzi.

According to recent reports, 'High School Musical' star Ashely Tisdale is currently setting up a first look deal with 'American Idol' producers Freemantle Media North America.

Colin Meloy, frontman for The Decemberists, has earned legions of fans for his affecting story songs steeped in history and romance. Now on tour for his latest solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live!, he stopped by the NPR studios to chat with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and share some of his favorite songs. Hear music from The Smiths, Scritti Politti, British folksinger Anne Briggs and selections from Meloy's new CD.