Oh Happy Day! How Denmark Became a Hotbed of Gospel Music
Hint: Sister Mary Clarence might have had a *little* something to do with it…
Music
Who Are These Child Soldiers With Antique Guns Wandering Copenhagen?
Since 1844, children have patrolled Tivoli. And their origins have a curious connection to U.S. military tradition.
The Proud Bell Ringers Who Provided a Soundtrack to a Coronation
With the Coronation of King Charles III, bell ringers take the spotlight.
New York City’s Instrumental Role in the Birth of Hip-Hop Music and Fashion
Take a historical tour of the five boroughs through the pages of ‘Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style.’
The Best U.S. Cities to Visit Based on Your Taste in Music
A short history of southern rock, go-go, and other American musical genres—and where to catch the beat.
Our June Book Club Pick Tells the Unsung Stories of Black Women Who Shaped Pop Music
Danyel Smith’s luminous ‘Shine Bright’ puts the spotlight on the oft-forgotten Black women who created pop music as we know it today.
You’ve Heard of Harlem and NOLA’s Legendary Jazz Scenes—but Don’t Forget About Pittsburgh
New York, Chicago, and New Orleans are meccas for jazz, but there’s one city that is long overdue for its jazz recognition.
What in the World Is This 18-Hour Play?
And why can it take up to 10 years to score a ticket?
How the World’s First LGBTQ+ Mariachi Band Celebrates Pride
Mariachi Arcoiris encompasses what it means to live harmoniously.
Is This the Most Interesting Man in Portugal?
How one man plays his violin in the most unlikely places.