Music

Born Mac Rebennack, the musician died "toward the break of day" of a heart attack, his family said in a…

Among the 11 new counts are four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, which carries a sentence of up to…

Once considered controversial for his avant-garde approach to classical music, Philip Glass is one of the most influential and celebrated…

The rap trio Beastie Boys played a formative role in the evolution of American hip-hop music. They have sold millions…

By and large, operas are composed in Italian, German or French, usually accompanied by classical orchestras. But a new show…

Today's fast-paced, on-demand world offers immense opportunity -- and plenty of distraction. Tuning out worries and remaining focused can be…

Jay Kreimer of Nebraska turns found objects -- from radon tubes to tennis racket strings to a strip of 16-millimeter…

The most curious quality of the theremin, one of the oldest electronic instruments, is how its eerie and ethereal sound…

Perhaps no instruments are more sought after than those crafted by Antonio Stradivari, who died nearly 300 years ago. While…

Musician Joe Jackson was drawn early to classical music before achieving fame as a frenetic rocker, then going on to…