MUSIC AND WRITING

Arkansas and the Ozarks have long provided creative spark for some of America's top artists. From Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell and Charlie Rich to Iris DeMent, find out which country music and folk legends have called Arkansas home.

How to listen to music critically and write a review of a selected piece of music does not have to be as difficult as it might seem to both trained musicians and non-musicians.

Ancient writers and philosophers appealed to the Muses for the necessary inspiration to their creativity. Even today, artists refer to their Muse when speaking of their insights and motivation.

Jeff Clark, Music and Suicide,(Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2004) 67 pages, poetry, $11.00 U.S., $15.50 Canada. Winner of the 2004 James Laughlin Award given by the Academy of American Poets.

Natchitoches, Louisiana is in the heart of the deep South where music and art are part of a long history. Authentic music brings joy to visitors and locals alike as it does on Cane River in spring.

While it's undeniable that most protest music up to present day is from liberal-minded artists, they seem to be a lot happier now that Obama is President.

Encourage creativity in music, art, and theater, in your children with these fun activities for the whole family.

Expect great, mellow music from The Fray's popular CD, plus new music from their upcoming album, and a few surprises as well. East Texas band Eisley and the United Kingdom's Gomez open the show in a relaxed and, for the most part, impressive way.

For a dose of the 80's , or if you want one of the best romantic comedies for the new year, watch "Music and Lyrics"-it will be one of your favorite guilty pleasures.

When it comes to buying music in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area, there is no is no shortage of places to trade in your dollars for discs. Or, your discs for dollars for that matter.

60s hitmaker, Tommy James's book about his music, Roulette Records and how the mob figured in will be made into both a musical and a movie

Easy and stress relieving ways to use the arts for everyone.

A complete how-to guide for Twitter, including Twitter Vocabulary, step-by-step instructions for getting started on Twitter, How to post pictures, video, links and more!

An interview with the Mobsters of Light showcases the purpose behind Holy Hip Hop Music.

It's becoming a common theme played out in the courts, in newspapers and on the television. Music giants suing for infringement of copyright.