A Curious Industry Once Gave Anyone With a Song in Their Heart a (Long) Shot at Stardom
As popular music grew into a mass industry in the early 20th century, a murky assortment of companies popped up and began a practice that came to be known as…
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Quincy Jones Was a ‘Musician’s Musician’ Who Was Uniquely Beloved in the Cutthroat Music Industry
The cultural influence and importance of Quincy Delight Jones Jr. cannot be overstated. As one of the most significant artists in any discipline of the last century, Jones, who died…
How Museums Are Preserving and Celebrating Selena’s Legacy
Selena lived for almost 24 years. Her legacy will live much longer—it already has. Last month marked the 30th anniversary of her Grammy-nominated 1994 album Amor Prohibido, which was the…