Bridgers' third solo album is her account of a time in which she retreated from the public eye, reeling from the effects of fame, a complicated love life and the sudden death of her father.

Vocalist and composer Jeffrey McNeill says it was back in 1987, when he was still a kid, when he first started hearing the links between hip-hop and classical music. "I was put in flute and piano ...

The New York-based string quartet's new album Rhythm Nation teems with beats ranging from West Africa and Venezuela to jazz ...

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build... How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds ...

Bill McGlaughlin’s artistry, curiosity, and generosity touched countless people throughout the classical music community.” ...

We’re revisiting our lovely 2024 conversation with Cacie Miller! She's a music instructor at College DuPage, director of music at United Lutheran Church in Oak Park, and creator of the musical project ...

Cello superstar Yo-Yo Ma brought together, musicians, civil rights leaders and intellectuals to reflect on America, past and present, using classical music to help imagine a hopeful future.

A cult classic album that found late success may now find a whole new generation of fans. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SUMMERS: The record is called "Synthesizing: Te ...

How Samuel Barber's tear-jerking orchestral classic was transformed into an unlikely dancefloor hit at the turn of the ...