music

When’s the last time you heard violin music? Actually, the violin is heard so regularly that you don’t even think about it. Historian David Schoenbaum has done extensive research on the origin and evolution of this common and indispensable instrument. He is the author of "The Violin: A Social History of the World’s Most Versatile Instrument." (Original Air Date: March 13th)

Anthony Anderson of East Baltimore was tackled by a city detective during an arrest four months ago. As a result of injuries during that arrest, Anderson died that night in police custody. State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein announced last week there will be no charges against the police officers involved in the arrest. We asked him why.

What do you get when you give a police scanner an ambient soundtrack? Eric Eberhardt, creator of the website “You Are Listening To Baltimore” told us on Maryland Morning.

While imprisoned at Point Lookout during the Civil War, Lanier composed a haunting piece of music. 

Three talented musicians come together to play as Helicon each December for a winter solstice concert in the Baltimore area.

Folk legend Woody Guthrie was an inspiration not only to the prominent musicians of his time, including the likes of Bob Dylan, but artists today. This Saturday, the Creative Alliance will host a Woody Guthrie tribute concert to commemorate Guthrie's 100th birthday.

Originally aired on the American Public Media program "Weekend America" on December 20, 2008

Planning way in the future for Baltimore transportation.

Tim Kabara reviews Future Island’s new album “On the Water.”

What’s the best beer in the Land of Pleasant Living? Baltimore Beer Week is the time to find out. Beer and food reviewer Rob Kasper tells us what lies beyond Natty Boh.

Treats for aesthetes!

New research from Johns Hopkins shows how our brains continue to grow into adulthood.

The Baltimore Sun’s Howard County reporter retired last week. We’ll look back with him on how Howard County and Maryland have changed since he started reporting for the Sunpapers in 1969.

The annual roots music festival comes to Carroll County this weekend. We’ll get a musical preview from festival founder Walt Michael and singer Lea Gilmore.

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This week (May 13 & 14, 2011) on The Signal…

The members of Orfeia Vocal Ensemble introduce us to the hauntingly dissonant harmonies and intricate rhythms of traditional Bulgarian music.

We talk with author Marion Winik about The Glen Rock Book of the Dead. It’s a collection of essays about 51 people whose lives (and deaths) have touched her life.

Contributor Sam Hopkins gets a local history lesson from a long-time produce vendor at Baltimore’s Northeast Market.