Schoolhouse Rock!: The Shot Heard ‘Round The World

Schoolhouse Rock!, Dolly at Glastonbury, a Bobby Womack tribute and more in this week's look at music

Airing 200 years after America signed the Declaration of Independence, on educational television program Schoolhouse Rock!, “The Shot Heard ‘Round The World” taught young ones—and likely a fair amount of adults—about how the United States gained its liberty from Great Britain in one catchy song, backed by a correlating cartoon. As Americans celebrate their independence on the 4th of July, it’s important for the entire …

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Schoolhouse Rock!, Dolly at Glastonbury, a Bobby Womack tribute and more in this week's look at music

Bobby Womack: That’s The Way I Feel About ‘Cha Born in Cleveland in 1944, soul singer Bobby Womack got his start like many from his generation: singing gospel with his family in the church choir. With his exceptional voice and talent on the guitar, it wasn’t long until Sam Cooke took notice, and Womack’s ensuing multi-decade career led him to influence a wide range of …

Noa vs AK Paul: So Good

Cascine's Guilty Summer mix, School of Seven Bells, a PrivateJam by musician Jonny Nash and more in the music this week

Fans of the mysterious Jai Paul and his seldom but exceptional singles will delight in knowing there’s another way to hear more. Turns out, Jai has a brother named Anup (who goes by AK) and his talents are equally outstanding. With an ultra-sleek, hip-hop-infused approach to producing, it comes as no surprise to learn that AK has collaborated on albums with Jessie Ware and Big …