Thousands of years of bagpipe history have spawned countless fantastical tales, including Scottish faeries infusing highland players and their instruments with magic; warriors wielding the haunting, ...

Every once in a while, a single instrument arrives and rewrites the rules. Not just for music, but for culture itself. Think about it. A strip of brass and a few keys gave birth to jazz. A solid block ...

György Kurtág, the eminent composer and Hungarian national treasure, has reached a rare milestone yet shows little interest in retirement.

Seattle Chamber Music Society has revealed the programming for its 2026 Summer Festival. Classical music luminaries will come ...

If you enter a room with a performative male and a guitar, it is best to approach with caution and do not turn your back on it. Failure to do so may result in being accosted with hours on end of them ...

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Meshell Ndegeocello discusses what set Jaco Pastorius apart from the pack, what she looks for in a bassist, and the crucial ...

Montreal multidisciplinary artist Lateef Martin is turning bike parts into music — and earning international attention for it. Martin, the CEO and creative director of Miscellaneous Studios, has ...

Sixteen years since forming off a Jeremy Messersmith gig, the ensemble is stepping out with a Berlin residency this month ...

An "open mic" is defined as a session in a club or other venue that invites anyone to perform in front of an audience.

Imagine being handed the bat Barry Bonds used for his record-breaking home run. For the Goldmund String Quartet, playing the ...

At just 11 years old, violinist San Lee will soon step into a spotlight typically reserved for performers with decades of experience. On Friday evening, the Greeley Chamber Orchestra will feature San ...