“Sunday Morning” attends a concert by migratory songbirds in High Island, Texas, on the Gulf Coast. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg. Source
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Grammy Awards: By the Numbers
“Sunday Morning” looks back at landmarks of the Recording Academy’s annual honors. Source
Huey Lewis on his hearing loss
Because of the debilitating symptoms of Meniere’s disease, which has affected his hearing, the frontman of Huey Lewis and the News says their upcoming album, “Weather,” will likely be their last Source
Raffi, the children’s troubadour
For more than 40 years the folk singer-turned-rock star to kids has been singing songs to delight the young at heart Source
Gustavo Dudamel’s musical mission
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel, music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is a rock star of the classical world, and he brings that star power when he meets young musicians in schools and colleges across the country. An ambassador of the sublime, he talks with John Dickerson about the transformative power of music, and shares his infectious excitement in performances that transmit the necessity of making art a part of your life. Source
Raffi: Songs for the young and young at heart
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
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