In 1976 the artist won the first Grammy for a tropical album, driving a genre has now broken down language barriers to become ...

NPR Music's Felix Contreras remembers one of salsa music's architects — Eddie Palmieri — who died Wednesday at 88.

This school of hit-makers is crafting bold sounds and genre-spanning hybrids, setting the tone for an ever-evolving genre.

Five decades into her career, the Cuban American legend — along with Shakira, Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello and more — ...

Popular music How Bachata, the music of poor, Black Dominicans became a global sensation Immigration to the US and themes of loss, resilience and identity transformed the music that was once ...

New Delhi, In its 18th year, Jodhpur RIFF music festival will host a bouquet of global roots musicians at the iconic Mehrangarh Fort, featuring artistes from 12 countries, including India, Bhutan, ...

Polyrhythms are multiple rhythms played simultaneously and are the heartbeat of much jazz music. They add complexity, surprise, and an irresistible groove that keeps listeners hooked.

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s artistic director Paul Dyer has been featuring some of JS Bach’s heavy-hitting works this ...

From royal palaces to handcrafted guitars, certain woods have earned legendary status for their beauty, rarity, and craftsmanship potential. Here are 7 such precious woods.

In addition to establishing new sounds, Black musicians worked to advance civic life as well. They helped bring about the end ...

The word universal has been used so many times it has lost its meaning; the promise of cultural unity has been reduced to a ...

It's International Left-handers Day! It's a time to celebrate left-handed people and to raise awareness of some of the ...