How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers ...

A Classical Piece Washes Ashore at Ravinia

If you look down the list of the dozens of classical pieces that Stacy Garrop has written in her 30-year career, you will ...
Prairie Public Radio

Terry Tempest Williams on what it means to be a woman with a big voice and big ideas

Each week, a guest draws a card from NPR's Wild Card deck and answers a big question about their life. Terry Tempest Williams often writes about what is easy to overlook. She calls it the holy ...
Classical-music

We ranked the 21 greatest German composers of all time (and he's right up there)

Germany has long been a powerhouse of classical music, producing some of the most influential and revered composers in history. From the intricate counterpoint of the Baroque to the sweeping dramas of ...
CNN

Beyoncé drops new music, now the July 4 celebrations can really begin

Americans celebrating the Fourth of July on Saturday woke up to the biggest news of all: new music from Beyoncé. The superstar singer dropped a single titled “Morning Dew (Donk),” her first music ...
Rolling Stone

Beyoncé Delivers Fourth of July Fireworks With Surprise New Song ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’

Beyoncé delivered some fireworks on the Fourth of July as the singer surprise released a new track titled “Morning Dew (Donk),” her first new song in two years. According to a press release, the song ...
BBC

The best classical morning music

Georgia Mann plays the best classical music for your morning, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. Including the Playlister challenge: our regular ...
BBC

Great classical music for your morning

Georgia Mann plays the best classical music for your morning, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. Including the Playlister challenge: our regular ...
The New York Times

At 250, Has America Delivered on Its Classical Music Promise?

The classical music tradition in the United States is borrowed from Europe. But few could have anticipated how European it would remain. The classical music tradition in the United States is borrowed ...
Yahoo

The "Sunday Morning" Essential American Songbook: Defining America through its music

"When we try to think about what does it mean to be American, this almost impossible question, one of the ways we might try and answer that is through music," said Nate Sloan, a professor of ...
The New York Times

The Best Music Streamer

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kathryn Rath Kathryn Rath is a writer covering audio, video, and smart-home ...