Composing An Otherworldly And Intimate Soundtrack To 'Arrival'
Icelandic composer Johann Johannsson talks about how he scored the science fiction movie Arrival with inspiration from the movie's images.
Music & Culture
'SNL' Reflects A Nation's Emotional Tone In Post-Election Episode
The somber cold open from Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton set a cathartic tone for those upset by Tuesday's outcome. Dave Chappelle made his hosting debut with musical guest A Tribe Called Quest.
A Story Of Crisis And Resilience, Told Through Music
Music in Exile is a project that records the work of displaced musicians. "I'm just playing this music and singing to forget myself," Yazidi refugee Barakat Ali Khalaf says. "To not be so worried."
At 75, Chick Corea Still Has That Magic Touch
The jazz pianist and composer's career has been defined by creative collaborations — and he hasn't stopped. He's celebrating his 75th birthday with a marathon of performances.
A Year After Paris Attacks, Tour Managers Reflect On Security
Most of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Paris last November died in the Bataclan concert hall. For tour managers tasked with taking care of bands, the job has changed.
Hammered: Pounding Out The Excess In Mahler's Sixth Symphony
At a time when we have become imune to shock and where hyperbole rules, Marin Alsop argues that Mahler's Sixth Symphony provides the perfect soundtrack.
Weekend LISTening: No Words, Just Music
We've heard a lot and said a lot this week. Get some soothing relief with this playlist of instrumental tracks.
The Enduring Legacy Of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'
The late Leonard Cohen's best known song, "Hallelujah," took more than a decade to find its audience. Alan Light, author of the "The Holy or the Broken," talks about the unlikely ascent of the song.
A Tribe Called Quest Stands United, One Last Time
Two decades after splitting up, the pioneering rap crew released its final album Friday. We Got It from Here mines sounds from across hip-hop's history, but the content is bracingly of the moment.
'We've Always Had A Seat At The Table': Solange On Conversations That Heal
The singer's latest album, A Seat At The Table, arose from a personal need for healing and empowerment — but it has touched many others. And that, she says, is "the most powerful part of it all."