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Scottish singer-guitarist Bert Jansch dies at 67

4832 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissBert 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

Bert Jansch

4832 days ago
Guardian MusicInnovative 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

Pentangle's Bert Jansch dies

4832 days ago
Guardian MusicPioneering 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

Paul Simon - Paul Simon Joins American Academy Of Arts And Sciences

4834 days ago
ContactMusicVeteran 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

The Lagniappe Sessions :: Robert Ellis / Paul Simon

4835 days ago
Aquarium DrunkardLagniappe (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

Gospel Star Jessy Dixon Dies In Chicago

4840 days ago
ContactMusicGospel 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

Paul Simon chooses tracklisting for his new ‘Songwriter’ collection

4844 days ago
NMEA host of remastered versions of his classic albums are also set for release more info

New band of the day – No 1,104: This Many Boyfriends

4854 days ago
Guardian MusicThis 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

Wordless Orchestra at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (and other 9/11 memorial shows)

4854 days ago
Brooklyn Veganby 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

Paul Simon Brings Ground Zero Crowd To Tears With “The Sound Of Silence”

4855 days ago
VH1 BlogPaul 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

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