Historians have debunked many of the popular theories surrounding the tune's creation. Still, its legacy as a patriotic ...

This melancholic waltz - one of the earliest examples of Bluegrass music - has become a classic since it was penned by Bill Monroe in 1945. The official state song of Kentucky, it was the first single ...

Music shapes us. It defines movements, sparks revolutions, and captures moments that words alone cannot express. Some songs transcend their era and become woven into the national fabric, influencing ...

Black power music functions as cultural documentation and motivational fuel through its evolution from Civil Rights-era declarations to contemporary hip-hop protest lines ...

The classic spiritual conjures themes of freedom and resilience, which flow through a conversation between pianist Lara ...

How about a very old classic? “God Bless America” was written by Irving Berlin during the first War War, around 1918. He would later revise the song as the world began to delve into World War II, ...

Music has never been just entertainment. Throughout decades, certain songs have served as catalysts for political movements, voices for the oppressed, and blueprints for cultural transformation.

Carnegie Hall will present Songs of America in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, a large-scale concert celebrating the music that reflects the cultural diversity of the United States. The performance ...