Argentines line streets, applauding in honor as hearse carries folk legend Mercedes Sosa away

October 4th, 2009 Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa dies aged 74BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, the "voice of Latin America" whose music inspired opponents of South America's brutal military regimes and led to her forced exile in Europe, died Sunday, her family said. She was 74. Her remains lay in state at the National Congress, where thousands of people — many with flowers or Argentine flags — lined up to pay respects to one of the region's most iconic voices.

October 2nd, 2009 Argentine folk singer Sosa's condition worseningBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Doctors say Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa's health is deteriorating further at the Buenos Aires clinic where she is in critical condition. The Trinidad Clinic says Sosa is in a "pharmacological coma and breathing with a respirator." According to a statement issued Friday, her prognosis has "worsened in the last 24 hours." The 74-year-old singer entered the hospital 13 days ago for liver problems.

October 1st, 2009 Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa on respiratorBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa was in critical condition, breathing on a respirator after suffering liver, kidney, heart and breathing problems. Her son said it's a time for prayer.

September 21st, 2009 Music Review: Gray CD another dash of soulful folkDavid Gray, "Draw the Line" (Downtown/Mercer Street) David Gray returns from a hiatus with his eighth full-length effort and first in four years, "Draw the Line." The British folk-rocker made a splash stateside with 2000's "White Ladder" on the strength of the hit singles "Babylon" and "Please Forgive Me." He was nominated for a best new artist Grammy two years later. He released two CDs after that — 2002's "A New Day at Midnight" and 2005's "Life in Slow Motion" — but neither had the mainstream success in the United States that "White Ladder" did.

September 17th, 2009 LONDON - Mary Travers, a member of the hugely popular 1960s US folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died in the US. She was 72. Heather Lylis, the band's publicist, said Travers passed away yesterday at the Danbury Hospital in Connecticut.

September 17th, 2009 Calle 13, Luis Enrique among Latin Grammy nomineesLOS ANGELES — Calle 13 are among the artists up for album of the year at the Latin Grammys. The Puerto Rican duo will compete against Andres Cepeda, Luis Enrique, Mercedes Sosa and Ivan Lins & The Metropole Orchestra for the honor at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards.

August 29th, 2009 Despite rain, Kennedy mourners flock to churchBOSTON — Hundreds of mourners lined the sidewalks near Boston's Mission Church where a funeral Mass was held Saturday for Sen. Edward Kennedy, with some holding signs urging lawmakers to approve health care legislation in his honor, and other saying they just wanted to witness a moment in history.

August 10th, 2009 Folk music revivalist Mike Seeger dies at 75LEXINGTON, Va. —Mike Seeger, who helped revive traditional American folk music, has died at age 75.

July 23rd, 2009 Cuba's Silvio Rodriguez dedicates song to 'Che'HAVANA — Cuba's best-known folk singer says he has a new song intended to "rehabilitate" the image of revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara from the international super-brand seen on everything from coffee mugs to refrigerator magnets. Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez said Thursday the song on his upcoming album returns the emphasis and meaning of Guevara's life to his struggle against imperialism, his love of being a revolutionary and his concept of socialism.

July 7th, 2009 Jackson casket taken from private serviceLOS ANGELES — A hearse carrying Michael Jackson's golden casket has left a private service in the Hollywood Hills, apparently heading to a public memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Family and friends spent about a half hour in the service Tuesday morning, then left in a motorcade behind the hearse.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's funeral may be bigger than that of Princess Diana, say reports. Diana's funeral saw a gathering of 250,000 people in London's Hyde Park alone, and it was watched on TV by 2.5 billion people worldwide, a record for any television broadcast.

June 26th, 2009 Stars to honor Michael Jackson at BET AwardsLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards are undergoing "a total overhaul" as the show is retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson, the network said Friday. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup and additional guests are expected to attend, said Debra L.

May 4th, 2009 Pete Seeger turns 90 with concert in NYCNEW YORK — Pete Seeger is still singing strong at age 90. More than 40 performers turned out to honor the legendary folk singer at a birthday concert at New York's Madison Square Garden Sunday night.

May 4th, 2009 Springsteen honors Seeger at 90th birthday concertNEW YORK — A star-studded medley of musical guests played tribute to Pete Seeger at a benefit concert for the legendary folk singer's 90th birthday. Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco and John Mellencamp were among the 40 musicians performing in Madison Square Garden for the Sunday night show, a benefit to raise awareness for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, an organization Seeger started to preserve and protect the Hudson River.

May 4th, 2009 Pete Seeger turns 90 with birthday concert in NYCNEW YORK — Pete Seeger is still singing strong at age 90. More than 40 performers turned out to honor the legendary folk singer at a birthday concert at New York's Madison Square Garden Sunday night.