As a singer-songwriter, I can be guided by my muse at anytime of the day or night. Several years ago, it whispered into my ear while I was on my way to join my friends for services at their church. It... Read more >>

Sometimes I feel sorry for my kids. They have been raised since birth listening to such diverse music as the Dixie Chicks, Johnny Cash, Bon Jovi, as well as a sprinkling of other selections from the... Read more >>

Why do we listen to our favorite songs when we’re feeling down? What is it about music that makes humming along to a tune feel so natural and relaxing? Experts say that certain types of beats,... Read more >>

The New York Times’ advice column, “Social Q’s,” got a query from a recently dumped girl who just couldn’t seem to cheer up. Writer Philip Galanes pointed out that the... Read more >>

Songwriters have found inspiration in all sorts of places, from transvestites to team tennis titans. Maggie Koerth-Baker has read between the liner notes to find out for whom eight famous songs were... Read more >>

Saying that we have a lot of new albums strewn about the Gen Art office is kind of an understatement. Most days if you go near our Director of Music Programming’s desk, … Read more >>

The moment the lights went out in the O2 Wireless arena in London, you could have heard a pin drop. The orchestra began playing, and finally, The Diva, Barbra Streisand took the stage. The sixty-five... Read more >>

Songs of wisdom, strength and courage A mermaid sang from the westward sea; “But I’m so weak and feeble,” I replied, so helpless, me.   “Come walk with me at break of... Read more >>

Music….the five letters unite to make a recipe that is a food for thought for many of us. The best part is the immence strange proximity/ bond that it makes you develop with people you might... Read more >>

Hugh Jackman: The Australian hunk can sing, dance, and act. Recently, he appeared in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and the Baz Luhrmann epic Australia, as well as hosting the 2009 Academy Awards. What... Read more >>