Songs
Researchers Use Whale Calls to Probe Undersea Geology
The study finds that fin whale songs are powerful enough to reverberate through the Earth’s crust, allowing scientists to study its thickness and structure
Scientists Eavesdrop on New Population of Blue Whales Singing in the Indian Ocean
Scientists have identified a previously unknown blue whale song, suggesting that a distinct population had long gone undetected
Why the Black National Anthem Is Lifting Every Voice to Sing
Scholars agree the song, endowed with its deep history of Black pride, speaks to the universal human condition
How the 1918 Pandemic Got Meme-ified in Jokes, Songs and Poems
In newspapers across the country, the public dealt with the heartache of the moment by turning to humor
The Feminist History of ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’
Trixie Friganza, an actress and suffragist, inspired the popular song of the seventh inning stretch
How to Watch the National Air and Space Museum's Free Virtual Concert
Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time
Dolphin Boy Bands Sing 'Pop' Songs in Sync—and the Ladies Want It That Way
Female dolphins, it seems, aren’t immune to the allure of a harmonizing boy band
Grammy Nod to Folkways’ Pete Seeger Collection Is a Fitting Tribute
The producers aim to inspire future generations to carry on the singer’s legacy
Paul Simon Has 50 Ways to Charm an Audience
As the 2019 recipient of the Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal, the musician divulged he still has one more song to write
Doris Day's Biggest Hit Is a Song She Could Have Done Without
"Que Sera, Sera" is synonomous with the actress and singer who died on Monday at age 97, though she was never a fan of the tune she called 'a kiddie song'
Philadelphia Flyers Remove Statue of Singer Kate Smith Amid Allegations of Racism
The team will also no longer play Smith’s famed rendition of ‘God Bless America’
A City Frog's Love Song Attracts More Mates Than Countryside Croaks
Fewer predators and heightened competition for mates allowed urban tungara frogs to add more notes and frills to their calls, with big results Read more: h
Whales Change Their Tune Every Few Years
After becoming increasingly complex over a period of years, the songs are ditched in favor of simpler ditties, a new study has found
This Is What Happens Inside a Beatboxer's Mouth When They Perform
MRI scans of vocal percussionists show that beatboxing takes the vocal tract beyond human language
“Hey Jude” Still Makes Everything "Better, Better, Better"
The Beatles’ biggest single hit skyrocketed on the charts in August of 1968
For More Than Five Decades, José Feliciano's Version of the National Anthem Has Given Voice to Immigrant Pride
The acclaimed musician offers a moving welcome to the newest U.S. citizens and donates his guitar
Like Birds, Some Bats Warble to Woo Their Mates
They join an elite club of mammals—including mice, whales and humans—whose melodies convey complex information
The Sweetheart of the American Expeditionary Force
During World War I, vaudeville star Elsie Janis travelled to France to bring good cheer to U.S. troops
Songster Dom Flemons Brings Back the Melodies of the Black Cowboy
The Latest from Folkways, a Label Marking 70 Years, revives music traditions from the African-American ranch crews of the West
Your Brain Knows What Songs Are For, No Matter Where They Came From
Researchers find that people easily recognize lullabies and dance songs from around the world
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