Lohri, the joyous harvest festival celebrated annually on January 13, brings people together around bonfires to sing traditional songs, share sweets, and embrace unity, hope, and prosperity. A ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

March 17, 2026 • In a conversation with pianist Lara Downes, the New Yorker staff writer says music in America will keep evolving as long as the country keeps an open door to new people and new sounds ...