Triumph fans have been happy to see and hear so many of the group’s historic touchstones during its Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded tour dates this spring. And one of those is the white double-neck ...

A Stradivarius violin is one of the most prized instruments in classical music. The few musicians lucky enough to play an ...

As this noisy rock subgenre has surged in popularity, young midwestern artists—Sunshy, Griefeater, Interlay—have played a key role in its evolution.

In this episode of Air Time from UCSB Arts & Lectures, host Charles Donelan sits down with the members of Kronos Quartet — ...

A teacher understands why a quality instrument makes a huge difference for a student, but a parent or new student may not ...

Sperm whales’ click-based communication system has patterns that echo how human languages use vowels, according to a new study published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological ...

If Western civilization were asked, in the terms of the old Reader’s Digest column, to name the Most Unforgettable Character It Ever Met, it would surely answer, with a single, sighing voice: Paul.

In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture ...

In our daily lives, there are many miraculous scientific and technological concepts we take for granted. For example, your favorite Bluetooth speaker from a major brand on your desk is able to play ...

You may be familiar with instruments like sitar, veena, tabla, harmonium, and even the tanpura. But do you really think you know your country and its music? This article will open your eyes to the ...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned to the trumpet, for a new record featuring Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and a core cast of contemporary jazz luminaries. The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist returned ...

A horse’s whinny is a distinctive and instantly recognizable sound, which the animals use to communicate with each other and express emotions. But this unique vocalization has long puzzled scientists, ...