The fearless musical philosophy of Sofia Gubaidulina
A new album, marking the Russian composer's 90th birthday, is packed with probing works for huge symphonic forces.
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Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel on Mountain Stage
Long time friends Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel riff and romp their way though their guitar set on Mountain Stage.
Natalie Hemby's sophomore album celebrates '90s throwback sonics
The songwriter, who has worked behind the scenes in the Nashville music community, has released her sophomore solo album, Pins and Needles.
Four centuries of Black American history are told in new Kronos Quartet performance
Deep in the heart of Texas, the Kronos Quartet reflects on race relations and social unrest with At War with Ourselves – 400 Years of You, by composer Michael Abels and poet Nikky Finney.
The limitations of the 'sapphic anthem'
The sapphic music label turns lesbian identity into a homogenous category.
Rapper Young Dolph is shot and killed in Memphis
Police say officers responded to a shooting at a cookie shop at around 12:30 p.m. where Dolph, was pronounced dead at the scene.
10 genre-bending Chicago artists to watch in 2022
Morgan Ciocca shares 10 Chicago artists to look out for, with everything from Kacey Musgraves covers to disco-inspired hip-hop.
Bryce Dessner & Aaron Dessner, 'I Won't Remember?'
Bryce and Aaron Dessner of The National wrote a stunningly melodic score to accompany C'mon C'mon, a moving family drama.
Sweeping Promises, 'Pain Without a Touch'
You don't simply listen to Sweeping Promises — you move, you groove, you strike a pose with an effortlessly cool 'tude.
Sloppy Jane: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The 11-piece band crammed into a coffee shop in Queens, New York, to play three of the most tangible songs from their album, Madison.