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Georges Moustaki, Who Wrote Songs For Edith Piaf, Dies

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Georges Moustaki with Edith Piaf in New York in 1958. Moustaki wrote the lyrics to "Milord," one of Piaf's biggest hits.

By Elizabeth Blair

Originally published on Thu May 23, 2013 7:23 pm

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Duke Ellington: Highlights Of His Twilight

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Duke Ellington rehearses for a 1973 concert in London's Westminster Abbey.

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By David Brent Johnson

When Duke Ellington received the news that Billy Strayhorn, his songwriting and arranging partner of 28 years, had died, Ellington reportedly cried and told a friend, "No, I'm not all right! Nothing is going to be all right now."

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Boards Of Canada Share New Video, Song

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By Otis Hart

Originally published on Thu May 23, 2013 2:49 pm

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Thu May 23, 2013

Where's Your Awesome 'Rite Of Spring' Video?

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Elementary school students in Maplewood, N.J. prepare to enact their own Rite.

By Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring; Scriabin: The Poem of Ecstasy

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Black, Puerto Rican And Proud: Guest DJ Tego Calderón

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Gifted Puerto Rican rapper Tego Calderon is seen outside his studio, El Sitio, in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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