Musical History
Tony Bennett's Passion for Art Lives On in His Paintings
Smithsonian curators reflect on the beloved crooner's legacy as a musician and visual artist
Why Did Van Halen Demand Concert Venues Remove Brown M&M's From the Menu?
An investigation of the rock band's unusual concert rider suggests the stipulation was a savvy marketing move
In the 'Heart of the City,' a Tribute to Jay-Z
The Brooklyn Public Library is celebrating the rapper’s life and career in a new exhibition, "The Book of HOV"
Will the Dead Stay Dead After Sunday's Farewell Concert?
Once again, Deadheads said their goodbyes to the latest iteration of the era-defining jam band
Pennsylvanians Might Soon Be Singing a New State Song
The state's official tune simply can't compete with the likes of "Georgia on My Mind," lawmakers argue
You Can Now Take a Sunrise Train Ride to the Top of Pikes Peak
See the panoramic vistas from atop the 14,000-foot mountain that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful"
A Salsa Museum Is Dancing Its Way to the Bronx
While the museum lacks a permanent home, it's bringing lively events to the "Borough of Salsa"
A Rap Legend Looks Back on 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Outkast’s Big Boi traces the genre’s indelible impact on global music and culture
These 12,000-Year-Old Flutes Mimic the Sound of Prehistoric Birds
The remnants of seven small bird bone instruments were discovered in northern Israel
The Beatles Will Release One Last Song
Paul McCartney revealed this week that the new record will include A.I.-generated vocals from John Lennon
Club Ebony, Historic Stop Along the Chitlin Circuit, Reopens
The legendary Black-owned nightclub hosted the likes of Tina Turner, Ray Charles and more
Tina Turner, Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Left an Indelible Mark on Music History
The barrier-breaking singer, who died this week at 83, influenced countless musicians who followed in her footsteps
Follow Bob Dylan's Footsteps Through Minnesota and New York
To mark the musician's 82nd birthday, consider a romp through these 11 sites that hold meaning to him
Minnesota Dedicates Highway to Prince
Drive your little red corvette down the stretch of road memorializing the state's favorite son
Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush and More Join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
In recent years, the organization has been widening the definition of the genre
Gordon Lightfoot, Legendary Folk Musician, Dies at 84
The Canadian singer-songwriter is known for hits like "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Early Morning Rain"
Harry Belafonte, Groundbreaking Singer, Songwriter and Activist, Dies at 96
A Smithsonian curator reviews Belafonte’s legacy, from breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry to 70 years of civil rights activism
Legendary Bluesman Robert Johnson Had Demons. So Did His Biographer
The long-awaited “Biography of a Phantom” unravels some of the mystery and intrigue
The Curtain Lowers on 'Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway
The final performance of Broadway's longest-running show took place over the weekend
Super Mario Bros., Madonna and More Join the National Recording Registry
Every year, the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically important"
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