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Today is the birthday of beloved children's entertainer Raffi Cavoukian. He became (and remains) the soundtrack to millions of young lives. Find out how on today's "A Day in the Life."

Idris Goodwin on the release and stylistic ramifications of Eric B & Rakim's game chaging album Paid In Full.

Today in 1944 one of the most fires in history struck the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey circus in Hartford, CT. Learn how the music of John Phillip Sousa helped reduce causalities.

Ryan Banagale breaks down the musical threads woven through the space time continuium of Robert Zemeckis's game changing sci fi comedy

Matthew Mugman on the premiere and roots of Seblius's Finlandia. Also it's connection to Bruce Willis.

Proud Canadian Steven Hayward celebrates the musical contributions of his countrymen Arcade Fire, Rush, Neil Young and Justin Beiber. Go leafs!

What's the link between arch duke Franz Ferdinand, a race horse of the same name and some scottish rockers? All will be revealed by Steven Hayward on this episode of "A Day in the Life."

On this day in 1911, film composer Bernard Herrman was born. Here Idris Godowin gives us a snapshot of his enormous decade spanning career working with some of the most important names in cinema.

The marriage of Sonny and Cher came to an end on this day in 1975. Find out how they first met and how their relationship influenced their creative output, from the good times to the bad—today on “A Day in the Life” presented by Steven Hayward.

Today in 1996 Jay Z released his first album Reasonable Doubt. Hear his 1989 duet with Jaz-O, his efforts to become a solo act, and why he started his own record label Roc-A-Fella today on “A Day in a Life” offered by Idris Goodwin.