Playlist: Celebrating the Blackness and Black Artistry of Gospel Music

Black people have used music and singing to tell the story of hope amid pain, promise amid peril, and immovable faith amid adversity. This playlist celebrates the uniqueness of Black thought and spirituality through the years.

Music helping Tony Bennett battle Alzheimer’s disease

Bennett was first diagnosed with the irreversible neurological disorder in 2016, but he continues to rehearse and twice a week. His wife says: "When he sings, he's the old Tony."

Pianist Lara Downes on Drawing Courage, Joy From Women Composers and Artists

"You have these pieces of music that are part of you, part of your DNA, and every time you return to them, it just comes out differently because you are different."

Riccardo Muti Releases New Book (But You Have to Know Italian to Read It)

Despite Maestro Muti's tireless activity in the musical realm, he has not neglected the written word.

Tough act to follow: Young maestro leads Israel Philharmonic

When Zubin Mehta joined the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969, it would be 20 years before Lahav Shani was even born. Now, at the age of 30, the wunderkind is poised to succeed his mentor at the helm.