While the work of classical composers like Beethoven and Bach is integral to the study of music, a more expansive program can provide a better understanding of the full scope of the art form. To that ...

The phenomenon has threaded through society since it was born in the Bronx in 1973. Hip-hop is on radio, television, fashion and sports arenas. This year the movement is celebrating a special birthday ...

As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop's story on a local level, with more than a dozen city-specific histories of the music and culture. Click here to see the entire list. The ...