James Blake got his start, first and foremost, as an instrumental beatmaker. Early singles like “Air & Lack Thereof” and “CMYK” showcased his aptitude for fusing dubstep drops with airy, filigreed ...

About 130 years ago, the job of pianist was automated when Edwin Votey created the first player piano. The machine worked by reading music that was encoded by holes punched into rolls of paper, which ...

The original medieval manuscript of Sumer is icumen in, also known as the famed 'Reading Rota' has returned to Reading.

Ricky Dillard’s New-G Choir and bassist Ron Carter appear in a joint release by Motown Gospel and Blue Note Records. It’s a tribute to Carter’s mother, Willie. Towards the end of her life, she asked ...

What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore ...