Music
When the Beatles Arrived in America, Reporters Ignored the Music and Obsessed Over Hair
They'd go on to change American music forever, but the press focused on the moptops
Who Really Composed NBC's Olympic Theme? Not Who You Think
Music for the Olympic Games has a long and complicated history—and John Williams, the Star Wars composer, is only part of it
The Cure For Snoring Is...Singing?
Choir director Alise Ojay's vocal exercises have been shown to work throat muscles that help silence the snorer within
LISTEN: Five-Time Grammy Winner Flaco Jiménez Returns to his Tex-Mex Roots
Virtuoso 12-string bajo sexto player Max Baca talks about his long-time partner Flaco Jiménez
Copyright Law Kept These Famous Works From Entering the Public Domain This Year
Here is a list of books, movies, music & scientific research that would have entered the public domain today had the 1978 copyright law not been passed
How Does Mistletoe Grow and Other Questions From Our Readers
Airplanes flying upside down, the earliest music and more answers from our experts
Listen to Classic Holiday Music From Around the World
Go around the world this holiday with Smithsonian Folkways--no reindeer or sleigh required
Playing an Instrument Won’t Make Your Kid Smarter
Music can, however, boost children's creativity and teach them important life skills such as discipline and concentration--but so can other hobbies
Siberian Musicians Used the Frozen Surface of the World’s Largest Lake as a Drum
Siberians by chance discovered that Lake Baikal's frozen waves created an unexpectedly bright sound when one of them fell and thunked the ice with her hand
The Totally Original Sound of St. Vincent
The singer-composer brings new sophistication to pop composition, conjuring ethereal dreamscapes from her suburban roots
Doug Aitken is Redefining How We Experience Art
The artist uses video, music, mirrors, railroad cars, even entire buildings to create works that make every viewer a participant
7 Epic Fails Brought to You By the Genius Mind of Thomas Edison
Despite popular belief, the inventor wasn’t the “Wiz” of everything
10 Gadgets Halsey Burgund Can’t Live Without
From the software he uses to compose to the podcasts that inspire him, these tools help the Boston-based sound artist make music from everyday noises
The Brilliant, Troubled Legacy of Richard Wagner
As the faithful flock to the Bayreuth Festival in his bicentennial year, the spellbinding German composer continues to fascinate, inspire and infuriate
Thomas Dolby — Musician, Producer & Director
"Future Is Here" Featured Speaker
How to Tour Frank Sinatra’s Las Vegas
Even though most of 1950s Vegas is long gone, there are still many ways to relive the haunts of Ol’ Blue Eyes and the Rat Pack
What Do Alicia Keys, the Boss and Wagner Have in Common?
From the classical era to modern music, flames have lent a spark to some of the greatest tunes of all time
Recapping “The Jetsons”: Episode 02 – A Date With Jet Screamer
The Jetson family's descent into sex, drugs and rock & roll
How Do Our Brains Process Music?
In an excerpt from his new book, David Byrne explains why sometimes, he prefers hearing nothing
David Byrne Offers Advice on How to Enjoy Music
What is it about place that makes music special? The rock star dissects what he enjoys about what he hears, from opera to jazz to radio hits
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