Making History as a Black Woman Luthier

How a collaboration between Anne Harris and Amanda Ewing is shining light on the history of Black luthiers in the United States.

What’s So Great About a Stradivarius, Anyways?

Legends like Stradivari can’t help but grow over time.

What Makes a Fiddle?

While “violin” exists only as a noun, the word “fiddle” also carries multiple meanings beyond just the instrument.

Violins of Hope Luthier Amnon Weinstein Has Died, Aged 84

The respected Israeli luthier is best known for creating the Violins of Hope project, which restores and tours instruments — particularly violins — of Holocaust victims and survivors.

Instruments of Memory: Violins Honor Holocaust Survivors, Victims, and Stories

“Music can maintain community and uphold humanity, even in the darkest of times.”