Topic: Herbie Hancock

Top Picks: A lost interview with Steve Jobs, a PBS documentary on the Cuban missile crisis, and more

Kids discuss the 2012 election, the app Givit lets smart phone users easily edit movies, and more top picks.

Horizons Bob Moog: How he changed music forever

A Google doodle today honors the legacy of Bob Moog, the creator of a famous line of synthesizers, and the grandfather of electronic music. 

How pianist Lang Lang stirred up trouble for US and China at a White House State dinner

To Lang Lang it was a beautiful melody. To US conservatives and Chinese nationalists his musical selection conveyed a slight snub – underscoring how sensitive relations between the US and China are.

Top Picks: 'The Last Station,' 'A Capitol Fourth,' Tanglewood, and more recommendations

'The Last Station,' featuring Christopher Plummer as Leo Tolstoy on DVD, PBS hosts 'A Capitol Fourth' from Washington D.C., the annual Tanglewood music festival begins, and more top picks.

Paul McCartney sings "I love you, I love you" to Michelle Obama

Paul McCartney joked that President Obama might punch him out after singing romantic lyrics to First Lady Michelle Obama.

Merit or mega-hits?

Have the most coveted music awards gone commercial? Domination by top 40 stars makes it look that way.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Louisa May Alcott’s hidden life uncovered on PBS, Nick Hornby’s latest novel, ‘Juliet, Naked,’ a new Sondheim revival on Broadway, and more.

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Stars, famous and not-so-famous, descend on DC for huge inaugural parties

It's Obama-palooza starring Bono, Beyonce, Springsteen, Usher...

In a season of underdog triumphs, Oscar contenders jostle for 'little guy' status

The history of the Academy Awards suggests that Hollywood loves a good Cinderella story. Will this year be any different?

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China's Lang Lang hopes to snap up a Grammy

The flamboyant young pianist has been called the 'Tiger Woods' of classical music.