Pop & Voices
Kodi Lee and Leona Lewis Share ‘You Are the Reason’ in the AGT Finale
Kodi Lee and Leona Lewis deliver a breathtaking ‘You Are the Reason’ duet at the America’s Got Talent finale. Leona gives Kodi room to shine, and his…
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Pop & Voices
Adam Levine and Train Give ‘Purple Rain’ a Live Birthday Bash Tribute
Adam Levine’s ‘Purple Rain’ at Howard Stern’s 60th birthday celebration became an internet sensation with more than 80 million views. His distinctive voice gives Prince’s ballad a…
Instrumental & Classical
Adrian Mann’s Alexander Piano Turns a Question About Bass Strings Into a Remarkable Instrument
A teenager’s simple question about piano strings led to the world’s longest grand piano. Adrian Mann wanted to know how long a bass string would need to…
Pop & Voices
CityRocks Brings Hundreds of Musicians Together for ‘Another Brick in the Wall’
An ordinary afternoon becomes an electrifying musical gathering as nearly 400 CityRocks musicians come together with their instruments. The unmistakable opening of Pink Floyd’s ‘Another Brick in…
Instrumental & Classical
Seven-Year-Old Konstantina Andritsou Gives Tárrega’s ‘Capricho Árabe’ a Focused Concert Reading
A seven-year-old walks onstage holding her guitar teacher’s hand, looking almost too small for the instrument she is about to play. Once Konstantina Andritsou begins ‘Capricho Árabe,’…
Pop & Voices
Jack and His Dad Give Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘The Boxer’ an Intimate Acoustic Setting
Jack and his father deliver an extraordinary ‘The Boxer’ duet that reaches far beyond their modest recording setup. Jack’s emotional voice and natural musicality captivate listeners, while…
Pop & Voices
Adam Lambert Slows Cher’s ‘Believe’ Into a Reflective Kennedy Center Tribute
Adam Lambert turns Cher’s ‘Believe’ into an unexpectedly powerful ballad at the Kennedy Center Honors. His heartfelt interpretation replaces the original’s dance pulse with an emotional intensity…
Instrumental & Classical
Emma Wieriks Gives ‘Copacabana’ an Orchestral Student Ensemble Setting
Emma Wieriks transforms a university project into a magnificent orchestral ‘Copacabana’ performance. Her ambitious arrangement and confident conducting bring fellow students together for a demanding musical undertaking…
Rock & Alternative
Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson Share ‘There Must Be More to Life Than This’ on Queen Forever
Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson bring rock royalty and the King of Pop together on ‘There Must Be More to Life Than This.’ Their friendship grew from…
Roots & Country
Olivia Newton-John and Dolly Parton Bring Two Familiar Voices Together on ‘Jolene’
Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton-John share a heartbreaking ‘Jolene’ duet, bringing two unmistakable voices together in a tender, deeply moving performance. Their collaboration gives the familiar song…
Roots & Country
Willie Nelson’s ‘Last Leaf’ at Farm Aid 2024 Finds Strength in an Unhurried Song
Willie Nelson plays his weathered guitar, Trigger, alongside sons Lukas and Micah in a haunting Farm Aid performance of ‘Last Leaf.’ At 91, his unmistakable voice turns…
Pop & Voices
Porter Elementary’s Fifth Graders Turn a Talent Show Stage Into a Swimming Pool
Eight inventive fifth graders turn a simple blue tarp into an imaginary swimming pool. Their hilarious synchronized-swimming routine combines clever staging with infectious joy, creating the kind…