JamBase — Legendary vocalist Mavis Staples celebrates her 77nd birthday today, here’s a look back at her memorable performance with The Staples Singers at The Band’s 'Last Waltz.' more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — In 1964, Frank Sinatra was basking in the glow of the big-screen adaptation of “The Manchurian Candidate,” the release of “It Might as well be Swing,” with the legendary Count Basie and his Orchestra, and the kitschy singles “Three Coins in... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The Kennedy Center Honors on Thursday announced its honorees for 2016with recognition going to Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, musical group the Eagles, actor Al Pacino, singer Mavis Staples and musician James Taylor. The honor for the Eagles in p... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — WASHINGTON — This year’s Kennedy Center honorees include musicians who span genres including pop, rock, gospel, blues, folk and classical — and an actor known for his extraordinary range. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts annou... more info

Detroit Free Press — Annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Eagles, Mavis Staples, Al Pacino.             more info

New York Times — Other recipients of the award this year are Al Pacino, Martha Argerich, James Taylor and the Eagles. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — “Do you recognize any of these songs he’s singing?” The question was posed by a woman maybe in her 60s or early 70s to her neighbor near the end of Bob Dylan’s two-hour show Saturday at the Santa Barbara Bowl. To... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — “Do you recognize any of these songs he’s singing?” The question was posed by a woman maybe in her 60s or early 70s to her neighbor near the end of Bob Dylan’s two-hour show Saturday at the Santa Barbara Bowl. To... more info

JamBase — Listen to the new Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers album featuring cameos from Justin Vernon and Mavis Staples a week ahead of its release. more info

Rolling Stone — As Bob Dylan turns 75, he shows no signs of slowing down. The American icon is gearing up for a summer tour with longtime friend Mavis Staples and has just released Fallen Angels, his 37th LP and second straight Sinatra-inspired album of American ... more info