THE techniques and repertoire of traditional African music are handed down by word of mouth. There are skilled musicians who make music their profession. However, participation in music is generally ...

For decades, Joleen Patene felt drawn to American Indian culture without knowing why. Her Sicilian Catholic family questioned her interest in tribal dance and music. Patene only knew traditional ...

Native Christians still wrestle with how their culture fits into their churches. More than 20 years ago, Mohawk musician Jonathan Maracle says, God told him to use his drum—an instrument used in ...

(RNS) — A new study looked at how worship leaders pick music for services — at a time when a handful of megachurches dominate the market. (RNS) — For the past decade, a handful of megachurches have ...