With the U.S. celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026, here's a look at 15 people and institutions that shaped American music.

The Beatles may have been innovating by the minute during their 1960s run, but one group of musicians didn't take to one of ...

The 'USA TODAY March' started out as an idea in reporter Jim Beckerman's head. Here's how it's progressing to the page, and ...

Michele on Streisand. Hudson on Holliday. Chenoweth on Menzel. Ten insiders (and five Times writers) testify to the thrill of the big Broadway sound.

When walking through campus, students, staff, faculty and visitors might hear a loud buzzing noise coming from the flowers ...

Close to the heart of civilization, Turkey’s culinary community is well known for its inventions including the doner kebab or ...

On a dreary Sunday, the sounds echoing along the Bangor waterfront were tropical. The 33rd annual Pan New England Steel Band ...

Naomi “Nomz” Bistline was one of Samuel Bateman's 23 "spiritual wives" — but after a stint in prison, she's coping with her ...

The viola is the odd instrument out in an orchestra’s string section. It is not the diva violin, it is not the moody cello, and it is not the burly double bass. Musicians love to make fun of ...

A converted church in Central Pennsylvania has become a place were Amish musicians gather to make videos and record music.

A St. Louis Symphony Orchestra collaboration with St. Louis Arc and Maryville University uses music therapy to bring adults ...