From Aretha Franklin to Alanis Morissette, there have been some standout female musicians over the years. How fast can you identify them all?

Tinariwen went from Saharan weddings to Grammy-winning acclaim – but violence has forced the desert blues masters into exile. Now, a new generation is stepping in to help ...

From jazz in Rotterdam and hip-hop in Paris to brass bands on the beach in Blackpool, the Guardian’s music editor chooses the best European festivals that can be reached by rail ...

She performed with a string of bananas tied around her waist, an electrifying act that led her to become first a local sensation in Paris, and then an international star.

New Orleans band Sally Baby's Silver Dollars started 2026 with a trip to NPR in Washington, D.C., to record a Tiny Desk concert. After starting out with weekly shows at BJ's Lounge and a word-of-mouth ...

Runs through March 22.  Unless you were there or you saw “Jersey Boys,” it’s hard to imagine that once there was a time when a capella groups stood singing on street corners in places like Brooklyn, ...

Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," a special five-night presentation of concerts featuring the Pulitzer and Grammy-winning artist ...

The Hermosa Foundation, the city of Hermosa Beach and the Zebrowski Group present the 30th Annual Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s ...

History makers have won best actress gold at the Oscars. Before another Academy Awards winner is named, we rank the best of ...

Ong Keng Sen directs Jacintha and Dick Lee at SIFA 2026, plus Jeremy Tiang’s Obie Award-winning play. Read more at ...

The inaugural Australian Dance Biennale and an expansive music program make up a considerable part of the 2026 RISING program.

From white-tablecloth dining rooms to beloved small-town cafés, these long-standing eateries with decades of history serve up more than just wonderful meals.