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Fishman goes from market stall to musical stardom
Stephen Beard Dec 20, 2012
London fish vendor Shahid Nazir sang the praises of his produce so musically that it led to a song, a record deal and Internet stardom, but he might prove a one-hit wonder.
Health, drugs and rock 'n' roll
Sarah Gardner Dec 20, 2012
A new study out today confirms what parents already know: Don't let your babies grow up to be rock 'n' roll stars.
Musicians rally against cuts to web royalties
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 28, 2012
A proposal in Congress would let Internet radio sites pay lower royalties.
A musician on his 21-cent royalty check
Kai Ryssdal Nov 15, 2012
Musician Damon Krukowski discusses the challenges of making a living in the era of Pandora.
Brian Eno on his new app, Scape, and new album, Lux
David Brancaccio Nov 6, 2012
The celebrated musician and composer speaks about his new album and his new app.
Country musicians often sing a GOP tune
Blake Farmer Nov 2, 2012
Both presidential campaigns have their soundtracks. And on the Republican side, it’s got a twang, with a list of country music artists either endorsing or campaigning with Mitt Romney.
'Eminem case' settles digital dispute
Queena Kim Nov 2, 2012
The end of a long-running battle between the rapper's producers and Universal Music could mean a payoff for lots of artists.
Election issues with a melody: An interview with The National
Krissy Clark Nov 1, 2012
Indie rockers The National take a break from a recording session in upstate New York to talk politics and election issues, and perform a version of their economically inspired "Bloodbuzz Ohio"
Video Exclusive: The National perform 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'
Martha Little Nov 1, 2012
Listen to a special recording of the election-inspired “Bloodbuzz Ohio,” performed for Marketplace at The National's recording studio in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
Band The National weighs in on politics, the election and Ohio
Krissy Clark Nov 1, 2012
Reporter Krissy Clark sits down with the lead singer of The National to see how a 'non-political' band makes music in an election year.
