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With the midterm elections right around the corner, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Governing magazine's Alan Greenblatt to preview initiatives that are popping up on ballots across the country.

The new documentary tells the story of the roles women played — and continue to play — in the creation and development of electronic music, from theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore to today.

The World Health Organization has wrapped up its investigation in China into the origins of COVID-19. The team said it's highly unlikely the virus leaked from a lab and more research is necessary.

The groundbreaking conductor — the first woman to lead a major American Orchestra — reflects on 14 years as music director of the Baltimore Symphony.

Bats and death metal singers have more in common than a love of the dark. A new study has found that some of bats' lower frequency calls appear to use a technique similar to death metal growling.

A new biography from Sam Wasson examines the life and legacy of the Broadway, TV and film director Bob Fosse, who is known for such game-changing entertainments as Cabaret, Liza With A Z and Chicago. NPR's Bob Mondello says the book has both substantial research and vivid descriptions.

This Friday’s program, recorded June 21 of last year, features violinist Joshua Bell with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Cristian Macalaru. The…

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra has a great weekend of music lined up as they welcome renowned British composer and pianist Huw Watkins to the Southern…

In the music world, job security can be hard to come by. Â Ticket sales lag, orchestras downsize, or disappear altogether, available teaching positions…

The huge body of sacred music going back 1,000 years owes a great deal to the occupant of the See of Peter. If I highlight every sacred work with a pope's…