For more than 40 years the folk singer-turned-rock star to kids has been singing songs to delight multiple generations. Correspondent Serena Altschul sits down with Raffi Cavoukian, whose hits include “Baby Beluga” and “Bananaphone.” Source
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Young boys’ songs of joy rise from the slums of Madagascar
On the impoverished island nation, the joyful sounds and viral videos of Zaza Kanto, an a capella group of boys ages 11 to 16, have elevated the children to national fame Source
Grammys: Landmarks of the music industry awards
“Sunday Morning” looks back at the Recording Academy’s annual honors Source
Making a hit pop song
What goes into creating a hit song? Are there formulas or tricks that will help you craft the next #1 smash? David Pogue talks with Neil Sedaka, Ashford & Simpson’s Valerie Simpson, and author John Seabrook (“The Song Machine”) about the genius of pop songs, and then collaborates with producer Oak Felder on a song that undoubtedly will be the Next Big Hit. Source
Is there a science behind creating pop hits?
David Pogue meets with songwriters and music producers to decipher the “secret sauce” – the melodies, lyrics, rhythms and hooks – that go into crafting the next #1 song Source
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel: It’s necessary “to have art as part of your life”
A rock star of the classical world is on a mission to promote the sublime power of music to young people across the country Source
Calendar: Week of January 27
From marking Holocaust Memorial Day, to honoring the late PBS broadcast journalist Gwen Ifill, “Sunday Morning” takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead Source
What to know about early voting in the 2020 primaries
The first votes have been cast in the 2020 presidential primaries — here’s what to know about early voting this year. Source
“48 Hours Live to Tell:” Murder on Prom Night
A survivor deals with the trauma after her stepbrother is convicted of killing her family in order to go to the prom. CBS News’ Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Dodgers players weigh in on Astros’ sign stealing
“It’s hard to feel like they earned it. Just not 100% sure if they should be called champions for the rest of their lives,” third baseman Justin Turner said. Source