Prince was always an incredibly original artist, and that resonates in what he made and the artists whose work he liked the most.

Exploring the incredible life and career of Italian composer Piero Umiliani, whose soundtracks typified the sounds of Giallo ...

Stevie Wonder reshaped the entire industry of soul, R&B, and pop music with his unique touch. From blind teenage Motown wonder to a 70s creative force, his evolution was not only impressive but also ...

Expect to hear cuts from the new album "Phantom Island" and other songs from the extensive discography of progressive rock, folk, thrash metal and more. If you go: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 ...

With its skillful blend of jazz, soul, and funk flavors, Bobbi Humphrey's 'Satin Doll' became one of Blue Note's best-selling 70s albums.

Duke Ellington recorded Masterpieces by Ellington, an ambitious album that redefined jazz composition. This deep dive ...

The American Tap Dance Foundation and the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will present an exciting lineup of tap dance and jazz events across New York City from June 10, 2025, to May 24, 2026 ...

Born in Washington, D.C., Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington rose to fame at Harlem's Cotton Club in the late 1920s. His career as a musician, composer, and bandleader spanned more than 50 years. Among ...

Together they composed many short and long instrumental works, and Strayhorn contributed dozens of pieces to the Ellington band’s repertory, including "Take the 'A' Train" (1941), which became ...

Duke University offers faculty buyouts ahead of layoffs as Durham, North Carolina, school faces Trump administration’s substantial federal funding cut.

Duke University HIV vaccine research center ended by Trump administration after Dr. Barton Haynes’ grant was not extended, adding to RFK Jr. pullback on mRNA technology.