Grayson Haver Currin
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How Shahzad Ismaily Became Musicians’ Favorite Musician
Born with a rare genetic disorder, the multi-instrumentalist felt like a permanent outsider as a child. He now wields those lessons as one of music’s...
Graham Nash Has a Few More Songs Before He Goes
At 81, the singer-songwriter admits his time could be short, especially after losing David Crosby. But in the meantime, he’s got plenty to say and...
Tim Hecker Helped Popularize Ambient Music. He’s (Sort of) Sorry.
The artist’s phosphorescent electronic albums helped make way for the recent bloom of lifestyle playlists and background music. He’s turned on that trend to take...
A Sibling Rivalry Divides Harry Bertoia’s Legacy
At an auction, 20 of Harry Bertoia’s “sounding sculptures” sold for millions. But his children can’t agree on the future of his work.
The Poignant Music of Melting Ice
Scientists and musicians are recording the sounds of unfreezing water to document and predict the effects of climate change. Can their work help slow it,...
An Unlikely Fiddler’s Dream
Michael Cleveland was born blind and mostly deaf. That was only the beginning of his journey to become one of modern bluegrass’s most compelling musicians.
Wynonna Judd, on Her Own
Last spring, the country superstar lost her mother and longtime singing partner, Naomi Judd, to suicide. At 58, she finally hopes to become the musician...
Adeem the Artist, Crafting a Country Music of Their Own
Adeem Bingham has wrestled for decades with their identity as a Southern, Christian, queer songwriter. Can modern country music make space for them and their...
Alice Gerrard Didn’t Plan a Bluegrass Career. She Broke Its Glass Ceiling.
Six decades ago, the singer’s duo with Hazel Dickens revolutionized the genre. As their albums are reissued, she reflected on her unexpected life in folk...
The Remarkable, Resilient Loren Connors
Three decades ago, the New York guitarist was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. His output still hasn’t slowed.