Music & Culture

A contemporary brass band that grew out of one of Nashville's historically Black universities is helping to expand the lost musical identity of the country capital.

On her new album, the R&B singer trades soft lullabies of resilience for the cosmic story of a Punjabi space princess. The result is electrifying, bringing a new depth to even her most personal songs.

The multi-instrumentalist initially came blazing onto the scene with his saxophone on the opening cut of King Crimson's first album, In the Court of the Crimson King. He died Wednesday at age 75.

Jon Appleton, who helped develop the digital synthesizer, has died. He was an innovator in what he called "electro-acoustic music," using effects to reshape natural sounds and field recordings.

Joined by fellow Y2K-appreciator Rina Sawayama, Charli XCX adds a wistful, garage spin to September's biggest hit to create the yearning lament that is "Beg for You."

Hear a sparkling new chamber piece that, by design, explores the idea of being together.

An unapologetic party-punk raver for the abortion rights movement.

An exemplary starting point for Ian Noe's Appalachian tales.