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Review: 'A Heap of Livin' is promising, but a certain spark missing
In “A Heap of Livin’,” playwright Elliot Shoenman surveys the minefield of family interactions, in this case between a widowed folksinger and his two very different daughters. In that, this undemanding comedy-drama recalls such...
Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Literature, Arts and Culture
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Scott Turow flashes back with the Beatles on KCRW
Jacket CopyScott Turow shares some musical favorites with KCRW; he'll be playing with the Rock Bottom Remainders later this month.... -
Joe Smith's candid artist talks heading to Library of Congress
Pop & HissClassic-film fans know all about Frank Capra’s 1941 political treatise “Meet John Doe.” Soon, music lovers will have the chance to “Meet Joe Smith,” and in the process get a little closer to dozens of the most important... -
An appreciation: Doc Watson, flatpicker, song stylist, messenger
Pop & HissDoc Watson, whose guitar style was an influence on generations of folk players, died on Tuesday near his North Carolina home. Times pop music critic Randall Roberts offers an appreciation.... -
Bruce Springsteen berates bankers — in German
Pop & HissHis Wednesday set at Berlin's sold-out Olympic Stadium was tied to his new album "Wrecking Ball." But his between-song banter took on the one percent as well.... -
When Woody Guthrie's 'This Land Is Your Land' went to school
Pop & HissA new book traces the history of Woody Guthrie's 'This Land Is Your Land.' In the 1950s, Woody Guthrie's best-known song became part of elementary school education through the efforts of music publisher Howie Richmond.... -
North, East and West legs of Occupy-led protest converge downtown
L.A. NOWMore than 300 protesters, many representing the Occupy movement, marched from the Olvera Street area across from Union Station and headed south along Los Angeles Street. The protest encompasses four caravans or "winds" that were to converge at 6th and....... -
Levon Helm dies at 71; drummer and singer with the Band
Levon Helm is most widely known for the songs he sang that found their way onto the pop charts during his long tenure as drummer and singer for the Band: "Up On Cripple Creek," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Don't Do It," earthy and infectious...
Tags: Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, Cancer, Music Industry, Rock and Roll (genre)
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Amnesty International 'Chimes of Freedom' salutes Bob Dylan's music
Pop & HissDozens of musicians salute rock icon Bob Dylan in new Amnesty International tribute album. The "Chimes of Freedom" collection encompasses 75 recordings of songs written by Bob Dylan.... -
Arts on TV: Anna Deavere Smith; civil rights songs; Dudamel
Culture Monster“Great Performances” 9 p.m., Friday KOCE: "Let Me Down Easy": Anna Deavere Smith portrays several different characters, sharing their life experiences.... -
Album review: Ani DiFranco's “¿Which Side Are You On?”
Pop & HissFor those who have been complaining that there are no protest songs in pop music right now, ’90s icon Ani DiFranco serves up a well-meaning but predictable specimen in the title song to her new studio album. With a contribution from activist...
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