Linguist and New York Times columnist John McWhorter joins pianist Lara Downs to explore the history of American music as a ...

Many of us take pleasure in listening to music. Music accompanies important life events and lubricates social encounters. It represents aspects of our existing identity, as well as our hopes and ...

That’s right, the genre was practically created to make people feel good. From its explosive, 4th of July-like guitar sounds to the rolling drums and rumbling bass, the music envelopes its listeners ...

Grunge isn’t known for its feel-good songs. Cynicism, sadness, and grievance fueled a reaction against 1980s excesses, leading to a dramatic shift in rock music. And if Poison was having “Nothin’ But ...