Musicians
Should Rap Lyrics Be Admissible in Court?
A new California bill is part of a nationwide effort to protect creative expression and prevent racial bias
Unraveling the Secrets of Don McLean's 'American Pie'
A new documentary explores the meaning of the catchy, enigmatic tune
Inside Lou Reed’s Archives
Newly discovered recordings and songs are now on display at the New York Public Library
Inside the Evolution of Grime Music
A new exhibition explores how the genre has changed since it began in east London
The True History Behind Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'
The new film dramatizes the life and legend of Elvis Presley from the perspective of his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker
A Ukrainian Band Just Won the World's Most Popular Song Competition
Kalush Orchestra’s “Stefania” is a tribute to the frontman’s mother—and the group’s embattled motherland
Broadway Artistry Wasn't Just in the Stars—It Lives on Through Production Design
A new exhibition pays homage to the art of mid-century costumes, sets and more
What Do Pop Stars Have That One-Hit Wonders Don't
A new study finds that artists who had creative portfolios before an initial hit were more likely to continue creating hits
A Library's Mysterious Trove of Wax Cylinders Will Soon Break Its Century-Long Silence
The recordings may include mundane conversations—and some of opera’s most legendary singers
Walmart Heirs Launch New Music Festival in Bid to Make Arkansas an Art Destination
FORMAT will bring big-name musicians, contemporary artists to Bentonville
George Harrison's Childhood Home—an Early Beatles Rehearsal Venue—Is Now a Vacation Rental
The guitarist lived in the three-bedroom Liverpool home as a child and teenager
When Patsy Cline Broke Through as a Country Music Phenom
The recording star sported a homemade suit as spectacular as her voice
'Do You Hear What I Hear?' Conjures Images of Peace Everywhere—and Nuclear Annihilation
Composed at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the classic Christmas song contains another message—one of unity
Singer and Artist Solange Debuts Free Library of Rare Books by Black Authors
Readers in the U.S. can borrow 50 titles, including collections of poems by Gwendolyn Brooks and Langston Hughes and a sci-fi novel by Octavia Butler
The Heart-Wrenching History of the Breakup Album
From Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' to Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour,' love and loss has an ever evolving soundtrack
At 40, MTV Is Officially Over the Hill
Born in 1981, the network soon grew to include reality TV and the VMAs. But nothing compares to its glory days of 24/7 music videos
Hurricane Ida Destroys New Orleans Jazz Landmark Dubbed Louis Armstrong's 'Second Home'
The historic Karnofsky Tailor Shop and Residence collapsed on Sunday after water pooled on its roof
Chronicling Hip-Hop's 45-Year Ascendance as a Musical, Cultural and Social Phenom
The groundbreaking box set "Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap" features 129 tracks, liner notes and an illustrated 300-page compendium
At an Old Juke Joint in Mississippi, the Blues Are Alive
Jimmy Holmes is the last in a line of music legends as he seeks to keep a singular American art form thriving
How Does the West African Talking Drum Accurately Mimic Human Speech?
A new study explores how the dùndún replicates tones and patterns of the Yorùbá language
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