Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

The Boston Folk Orchestra, a group that dominated the local folk scene in the 1970s, are holding a 50th anniversary reunion ...

Today in Music History for Jan. 30: In 1917, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band recorded ``Darktown Strutters' Ball.'' Some historians consider this to be the earliest commercially made jazz record. It ...

After legal battles, *NSYNC’s 2000 smash “Bye Bye Bye” found the boy band embarking on a new chapter with a new label — and a ...

In writing their first film soundtrack together, the TikTok duo of Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear looked to those influences and “Anchorman.” Of course.

Prolific freeborn Creole composer Edmond Dédé’s career took him from New Orleans to Paris, but his masterwork has remained ...

New Orleans-born composer Edmond Dédé's opera 'Morgiane' was lost for more than 130 years. The earliest known opera by a ...

New Orleans-born composer Edmond Dédé's opera 'Morgiane' was lost for more than 130 years. The earliest known opera by a Black American composer finally finds life on stage.

Grammy-winning R&B star and "Made for Me" singer Muni Long talks award nominations from her latest effort, "Revenge," and enjoying her success.

Ahead of next month's release of her debut album, acclaimed singer-songwriter Morgan Saint returns with the new song '15 ...

The 'Home Free' soundtrack was created by Black Pumas' Adrian Quesada and also features members of Jurassic 5, A Giant Dog, and more.

The music industry has boomed in Saudi Arabia in recent years but it remains at an early stage of development. Eight leaders ...