Chris Stapleton brings the blues to Mohegan Sun Arena

Stapleton slipped effortlessly between blues and ballads and even leaned into three stripped-down moments that were just him ...
Opinion

Column: How Billy Branch bought a harmonica, found the blues and changed his life

The blues world was changed forever on a sunny day around 1960 when a little boy walked into a five-and-dime in Los Angeles. “I was 8, maybe 9 when I saw it, all shiny in a display case,” says Billy ...
Irish Central

Symbol of Ireland: the Irish harp's sweet music and myth

For a country with a rich musical heritage and fascinating mythology, it seems only apt that Ireland’s national symbol is the harp. Ireland is the only country with a musical instrument as its ...
Hebdo Ahram

From Ocean to Gulf: Heritage Music of The Arab World - Music and Culture in Tunis (Dawn of 20th Century to Independence)

After featuring the Sultana of Tarab Music, the Prince of Arabic Violin, the Master of Buzuq, Hajja Zeinab El Mansouria, the rich music of Happy Yemen (8th Century BC-19th Century AD), Happy Yemen in ...
Yadkin Ripple

Winston-Salem Symphony presents Beethoven + Borodin

The Winston-Salem Symphony, led by Music Director Michelle Merrill, presents Beethoven + Borodin, featuring the Symphony Chorus and principal flutist Kathryn Levy, celebrating her 50th season with the ...