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Post-Thanksgiving special: musical icons
On this day after Thanksgiving, we replay some of our favorite music-themed conversations. We talk to rock musician David Crosby, look at the legacy of singer Linda Ronstadt, and learn why the Carpenters are huge in the Philippines.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenOn this day after Thanksgiving, we replay some of our favorite music-themed conversations. We talk to rock musician David Crosby, look at the legacy of singer Linda Ronstadt, and learn why the Carpenters are huge in the Philippines.
In this episode
3 storiesRock musician David Crosby on music, love, and drugs
David Crosby wrote and/or sang many songs associated with the golden age of American rock music.
Read the story19 minLinda Ronstadt, from arena rock to operetta and Mexican folk
Linda Ronstadt sang rock, folk, Mexican mariachi and operetta. She won 10 Grammys, and was the only female artist with five platinum-selling albums in a row.
Read the story15 minHow musician Karen Carpenter defined American culture to a young Filipino woman
The music duo The Carpenters are icons in the Philippines. Writer Karen Tongson was even named after Karen Carpenter. Now she's written a new book called "Why Karen Carpenter Matters."
Read the story17 min
