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New York Series: “The Dakota” by Christine Lavin – Remembering John Lennon…
On the date John Lennon was infamously shot outside the iconic Dakota, New York State Music reflects on Lennon's…
New York Series: Syracuse Fight Song ‘Down the Field’
Originally profiled in 2018, we take a look at the Syracuse Fight Song "Down the Field," its origins and place in…
New York Series: Samara Joy’s Shirley Chisholm-Inspired “Why I’m…
On Monday, November 18, the New York City Council passed a resolution designating every November 30 as "Shirley…
The Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt
While Sullivan and Ulster counties today are known for their countless miles of Catskills trails, quaint hippie…
New York Series: ‘The Erie Canal Song’
As we approach the bicentennial of the Erie Canal in 2025, let’s look back at this marvel of modern engineering.…
Cafe Society: A Bastion of Solitude, a Beacon of Hope
In honor of Black History Month, we take a dive into the pivotal people, places, and events that have kept lasting…
New York Series: “New York Is Not My Home” by Jim Croce
The story and meaning behind Jim Croce's "New York is Not My Home."
New York Series: “I Can’t Spell Schenectady”
Schenectady. Hard to spell, yet so many songs about it.
With Bob Dylan playing songs on his recent Fall Tour…
How New York City Shaped “Rhapsody in Blue,” 100 years later
It was in 1924 that Rhapsody in Blue premiered. The origins of the song are as wild a ride as the composition…
New York Series: Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Brooklyn Zoo”
Standing out as one of New York City's most unique MCs of all time, the late Ol' Dirty Bastard's discography…
Zora Neale Hurston and the Harlem Renaissance
Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" is a book that I will never forget. The heart-wrenching narrative…
The Story of Roxanne Shanté: Hip Hop’s First Female Icon
The milestone anniversary of one of the most influential and diverse music genres in history is here, as August…
New York Series: Symbolizing Change in Taylor Swift’s “Welcome to New…
Taylor Swift is unquestionably one of the biggest artists in the world. Her most recent album, Midnights, sold…
OneShotAce Releases ‘Big Threat’ With Features from Moneybagg Yo…
Rising Boston, MA artist, OneShotAce, continues to strike while the iron is hot releasing his 2nd project of 2023.…
New York Series: The True Story Behind Ace Frehley’s “New York…
Ace Frehley is most known for his prominent role in the hard rock group Kiss, but he has also enjoyed a fruitful…
New York Series: ”John Brown’s Body,” Song of the Civil War
Songs are often measured by their ability to stand the test of time. “John Brown’s Body” is one of those songs…
A History of Traditional Music in the Adirondacks
If you’re in New York and looking for traditional folk music, you might be surprised to find roots closer to home…
New York Series: “Car 54, Where Are You?”
If you grew up in the early 1960s, or watched Nick at Nite in the late 1980s, you probably remember this theme…
New York Series: The Story Behind “City of Gods”
The longevity of the hip hop era has yet to cease. Its influence within the music industry, as well as the…
The Sounds of the 1980 Winter Olympics: Chuck Mangione’s “Give it All…
As the XXIV Olympic Winter Games take place in Beijing, China, we look back 42 years to the XIII Olympic Winter…