The day was still alive when a group of Abui people danced in a circle around the "maasang"—the central altar of their village—alternating coordinated movements with rhythmic pauses. The drums were ...

In a move aimed at transforming India's urban soundscape, a proposal is in the works to replace the harsh honks of vehicle ...

How Japanese ingenuity transformed Western music from within. Tina Weymouth and David Byrne of Talking Heads, performing in ...

The harmonium’s story is a fascinating blend of ancient innovations, colonial influence, and cultural adaptation. While it’s ...

An interview with Rhiannon Giddens ahead of Biscuits & Banjos, the landmark festival the musician is bringing to Durham this ...

Study finds prehistoric hunter-gatherers in South Texas may have crafted musical instruments from human bones.

Kane Brown does not mess around when it comes to life on the road. The Nashville-based country music artist recently partnered with Coleman to take sure ...

Archaeologists in Dahwa, Oman, found two strange discs that turned out to be a rare 4,000-year-old musical instrument, ...

Recording artist Jeff Warner tells history through traditional music played on banjo, concertina, and “pocket instruments” ...

Held in the ancient Roman city of Jerash every summer, the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts is Jordan’s most famous ...

A rat-a-tat percussion and keyboard riff, and Youssou N'Dour's voice tore through the dark Dakar sky, as the world music ...

Sonic Healing Theatre will celebrate its one year anniversary on May 3. It’s located at 156 North Main Street in Brewer.