Fifty-one years ago today, the King of Western Swing, a major influence on modern country music, died in Texas.

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The Heisey Wind Ensemble will conclude its 40th anniversary season with “Swinging with the HWE Big Band” at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at the John W. Alford Performing Arts Hall in the John Gilbert Reese Center ...

Amy Winehouse, a revolutionary artist, transformed soul, jazz, and R&B with her deeply personal songwriting and unforgettable ...

Many diaspora musicians are blending traditional African sounds with modern genres like hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music. ...

McCartney’s nostalgic return: Paul McCartney’s latest album revisits Liverpool memories, blending personal stories with broader reflections on time and friendship. Wonder’s enduring crown: Stevie ...

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American Stories, his third album, is a gorgeous-sounding, meditative addition to his influential catalog ...