Our series on the musical states of the Union continues with an exploration of America’s most populous state—home to a dizzying variety of styles and artists, from the Beach Boys to Kendrick Lamar.
Long Live the King!
A young orphan on a Mississippi cotton plantation who became the world’s greatest bluesman, Riley “B.B.” King—who died this year at 89—led an inspired, and inspiring, life.
Welcome to the New Music Alive! Online
The 2015-2016 season of Music Alive! has begun, and to celebrate our 35th year in print—thanks to our faithful subscribers—we’ve given our website a thorough renovation. Here on the home page, we focus on what’s new in the magazine, both in the latest issue and the current season as a whole. The Teacher Resources section (subscriber login required) is where you’ll find …