L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Bert Jansch dies of cancer at 67. British folk guitarist Jansch influenced musicians from Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Donovan, Paul Simon to contemporary players such as Devendra Banhart. more info

Guardian Music — Innovative and influential folk musician and founder member of the groundbreaking band PentangleOf all the guitarists to emerge from the early days of the British folk music revival, it was Bert Jansch, who has died aged 67, who had the most sustaine... more info

Guardian Music — Pioneering folk guitarist dies following two-year battle with cancerBert Jansch, a leading figure in the British folk revival of the 60s and one of the most respected musicians of his generation, has died aged 67 following a long battle with cancer.A... more info

ContactMusic — Veteran musician Paul Simon has been honoured for his career achievements with an induction into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences The singersongwriter was among a number of scientists intellectuals artists and writers who were in... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Lagniappe (la·gniappe) noun ˈlan-ˌyap,’ – 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus. Welcome to the fourth installment of the Lagniappe Sessions in which we invite some of our favorite art... more info

ContactMusic — Gospel star Jessy Dixon has died at his home in Chicago Illinois He was 73 The singersongwriter who frequently collaborated with Paul Simon and was once a member of Earth Wind and Fire composed gospel standards like Sit At His Feet and be Blessed I..... more info

NME — A host of remastered versions of his classic albums are also set for release more info

Guardian Music — This Leeds band play the sort of indie you'd expect from a group named after a Beat Happening song. But don't call them twee…Hometown: Leeds.The lineup: Richard (lead vocals), Tom (bass), Laura (drums), Dan (lead guitar), Pete (rhythm guitar, backi... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Many of the weekend's 9/11 memorials chose to mark the anniversary with music. The official commemoration at Ground Zero included performances by Paul Simon (who performed "The Sound of Silence"), James Taylor (who played "You Can... more info

VH1 Blog — Paul Simon‘s Newark and Queens upbringing doesn’t always seem as intrinsic to his musical identity as it is for other New York City-affiliated musicians, but the songwriter’s background came to the forefront yesterday at the site where the Worl... more info