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Author Marc Myers details the origin of a hit song from Missouri native Sheryl Crow
Author Marc Myers had added more songs to his book "Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul." The book includes the breakup story that Grammy-winning Missouri native Sheryl Crow sings about in her hit song "If It Makes You Happy."
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Oscar-winning sound engineer will teach Kansas City students about music in filmmaking
It’s no secret that Kansas City’s music roots are deep, particularly in jazz, but what about the city's film scene? A new workshop will teach participants about music and filmmaking, with the aim of producing a documentary on historic local sites.
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The rise and evolution of the rock concert in America
From theaters to stadiums, how rock 'n' roll changed the live performance industry.
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Prairie Village city council races revolve around re-zoning and affordable housing
The big question right now in Prairie Village, Kansas, is whether to adjust zoning laws in order to address the city's affordable housing problem. As that debate rages on in the Johnson County suburb, city council candidates on both sides of the issue have made it central to their platforms.
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The Kansas City Current's 2023 season didn't go according to plan. What about next year?
After playing their final game at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, ahead of their move to a new riverfront stadium, the Kansas City Current sit near the bottom of the league table. What does the team need to improve?
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Kansas City symposium will focus on community trauma and building resilience
Communities can experience collective trauma from natural disasters, violence or systemic oppression, affecting not just mental health but also generational health and wealth. Kansas City is hosting its fall mental health symposium on community trauma featuring experts and leaders from around the metro.
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Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden ran unopposed last time. That won't be the case in 2024
Sheriff Calvin Hayden, the conservative incumbent under fire for his controversial election investigation, will need to beat a former colleague and a current police chief to keep his job for a third term.
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When and how much should you tip these days? Kansas City industry experts give their advice
According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, over 70% of Americans say tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago. Despite the rise in tipping, relatively few adults know when, and how much, to tip.
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Kansas City wants to hear from the community about building a new city jail
Kansas City Council member Crispin Rea is the chair of a committee looking for community input on how to move forward with a new city jail. Engagement sessions will be held in the coming weeks so that residents can share their thoughts.
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KC Soundcheck: Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne, Kansas City's most famous rapper, has had a busy year. Decades into his career, the 52-year-old artist released a new album and has no plans of slowing down.
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