"To take Germany prior to 1600 as an example, organ pitch there is thought to have varied from a high of A=567 Hz for the first simple pipe organs of the Middle Ages to a low of A=377 Hz for the early ...

Five menopausal women form a punk rock band to take part in a local talent contest, and suddenly find they have a lot more to ...

The composer, who turns 90 this fall, has expanded the spectrum of sounds that instruments produce and that audiences can perceive.

The best music is made with others, as proven by a remarkable collaboration involving Mexican rock group Maná and a one-of-a-kind instrument.

For one thing, the musical by Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin) and Edie Brickell features an all-Canadian cast. But more ...

The meaning of the word Samsara (the cycle of death) may imply the opposite of Nirvana (the circle of life), yet the New York ...

Arnav Shirodkar, a musician and Bard graduate, came to show his support. He has previously performed in China and plays ...

Caterina Barbieri, 35, plays gigs on banks of synthesizers. That makes her a surprising choice to lead the cerebral Venice ...

Ahead of their first tour in six years, Daniel Rossen and Chris Taylor discuss the unspoken hiatus, lasting impact, and ...

You don't need to say a word to say a ton. These fantastic rock instrumentals prove that, and they've become iconic because of it.

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: ...