Because sometimes you need a chord with a little more harmonic intrigue, we take a look at the theory behind embellished ...

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The Merriam-Webster dictionary lists Luthier as “one who makes stringed musical instruments (such as violins or guitars)” It’s a specialized ...

Fresh from a Grammy win for his work on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter," the musician and producer tells how he made some of his ...

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Fiona Lee is already delivering songs that tackle the toughest of themes while also gunning for the widest of audiences.

A pact made before they rose to fame meant that all songs written by John and Paul were credited to Lennon-McCartney, regardless of whether they were written independently or as a pairing. Despite ...

B y his early 20s, Oz Noy was already an in-demand session and live guitarist. Upon his arrival in New York City in the mid ’90s, he won acclaim on the scene and before long was ...

As someone who's written a book on the band, I can confidently say that no other artist has had as much of an impact on the ...

If you tuned into the Stephen Colbert show a few nights ago, you likely saw Yasmin Williams perform her solo piece “Nectar.” ...

An interview with Mexico City rock band Diles que no me maten, who make improvisational, jazz-tinged rock in a bubbling local scene.

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...