The Music Life

The centennial of the legendary jazz singer’s birth is a time to glory in her musical legacy — and marvel at her rambunctious personal life. 

Remembrances of the Mudd Club, and how “It must’ve been strange being David Bowie.”

Nothing compares 2 the NYC performer’s unbridled celebration of Sinéad O’Connor.

Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks are a musical match – and then some.

Fans in France and the rest of Europe have known for decades what Bruce Springsteen told America back in the day: Murphy wrote and performed hit songs, “They just didn’t end up on the Hit Parade.” 

The singer-songwriter and author talks about, among much else, reinventing herself, what she learned from her dad, and her connection with her audience.

Shooter Jennings honors songwriting legend Warren Zevon with a 21-song salute.

Two women from the Big Apple make the cut at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The two-level Lower East Side bar boasts a free jukebox, themed craft cocktails, and covetable displays of Pyro’s tchotchkes and posters.

After finding her true voice performing in the subway, Claudi and the band bring surreal joy to fans.