Music

With his humble beginnings in a Chicago slum to his meteoric rise to the top of the music and movie worlds, Quincy Jones has been connected to virtually every music phenomena of the 20th century. Now 85, and having overcome several near-death experiences from brain aneurysms and coma, you would…

Whether you’re a fan of his old Simon and Garfunkel days or prefer his more recent solo career, there’s no doubt that Paul Simon has had a remarkable musical career spanning over 6 decades. And now, as he approaches his 77th birthday in October, he’s on one last concert tour that brings him to…

Most of us know the feeling: how a certain song or piece of music can live with us forever and transform us in space and time when we hear it played. For people with Alzheimer’s, listening to familiar music may not only be a pleasurable and calming experience but it…

In their respective fields, they are both living legends: Itzhak Perlman, the celebrated violinist and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. And now, they also share something else in common: both are the subjects of new documentary films that reflect their upbringing, talent, and perseverance despite…

While she’s not a typical grandmother, 69-year-old Grace Jones has never tried to be typical in her life- whether in the worlds of modeling, acting or singing. This controversial performer, who bent the rules and played with gender well before the likes of Madonna or Lady Gaga, is the subject…

With his striking color photographs turning the ordinary into art, William Eggleston has worked for decades to become one of the foremost photographers of his generation. His works are included in museum collections around the world and at the age of 78, he surely has nothing to prove. However, with the…