The celebrated composer of the 1940s and 1950s brought a unique blend of Indian ragas and Western instruments to Hindi cinema. His melodies, including songs from Albela and the patriotic classic Ae ...

Epiphanies come, as epiphanies do, in unexpected and often far-flung settings. For trumpeter Amir ElSaffar, three such ...

In the golden era of Hindi cinema, his melodies charmed listeners with their rare sweetness. His creative bond with Lata ...

Charles Mackerras, born 100 years ago, had a vast and versatile repertoire. But he also left an indelible mark on the legacy ...

It's never too late to take up a new instrument. In fact, a new instrument can help keep the mind young and spry. Regardless of your age, here are some of the best musical instruments for Baby Boomers ...

It’s hard to say for sure, but something special happens when an old instrument meets contemporary creativity. These aren’t ...

Including releases by Maighread and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill, Cormac Begley and Liam O’Connor, and Tara Breen ...

For his work as film composer for The Testament of Ann Lee, Daniel Blumberg went back in time. The film is a vibrant musical ...

Rosemary Westwood from member station WWNO asked a few of New Orlean's favorite musicians about the songs they like to listen ...

Known for his football skills, Jowon Briggs also has learned to play 12 instruments to varying degrees of competency, ...

Twelve large conch shells found in Spain may have been used as trumpet-like instruments, according to new research. Two archaeologists from the University of Barcelona, Miquel López-García and ...

Conch-shell trumpets discovered in Neolithic settlements and mines in Catalonia make tone similar to french horn, says lead researcher As a child, Miquel López García was fascinated by the conch shell ...