Alicia Keys offered a slower, and I think elegant, rendition of the Star Spangled Banner last night. Enjoy.

More about both musicians is available online, in articles on Billy Taylor and Dick Hyman.

Sometimes one hears a song, or singer, of whom one has (sadly) never before heard. The world’s a big place; so very many fine singers and songs too long escape one’s notice. For me, here’s a find like that… Heather Rigdon. Enjoy.

Something for the 1903 anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight:

Rufus Thomas: Rolling Stones:

Here’s a Rosa Maria Colin cover of Monday, Monday. Enjoy.