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Watch P.J. Byrne and More Talk New HBO Series 'Vinyl' and Original Soundtrack

New York City in the 1970s was a playing ground for new artists. Around the time the New York Dolls could co-exist with Led Zeppelin was also a ruthless music business caught in the maelstrom of the up-and-coming disco, punk and alternative scenes. Vinyl, a new series coming to HBO Feb. 14 starring Bobby Cannavale and P.J. Byrne, examines the business back in the day and what shaped the sphere of music to be via the streets and underground of NYC.
By Ian Holubiak

  • New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Rescinds Promise to Repay Stolen Funds Donation

    After an unfortunate series of events, it's been discovered that Grammy-winner Irvin Mayfield's jazz orchestra has rescinded its promise to pay restitution to a public library charity in New Orleans that "donated" $1.03 million to Mayfield's organization. The decision to repay the funds came after an investigation revealed that Mayfield and longtime business partner, Ronald Markham, were in on a shady donation scandal.
    By Ian Holubiak

  • 40-Platinum Selling Musician Yanni Talks 'Sensuous Chill' and its Contents to Scott Simon

    A 40-time platinum selling recording artist and iconic one name performer Yanni is not slowing down any time soon. Appearing in headlines across the globe even after such a long career, the music maker plans on releasing a new album Sensuous Chill on January 29 and is speaking out about the name of the release and its contents to Scott Simon on his segment.
    By Ian Holubiak
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