Hiram Remón, renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the vocal traditions of Latin America, passed at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, NY Saturday June 14 of natural causes. His death was confirmed by ...

Explore musical instruments in the Anacostia Community Museum's collection. From castanets to congas, they are tools for communication, creativity, connection, and community. Listen for the talking ...

A panel of Latin America's boldest and brightest stars, from Juanes to Mon Laferte, weigh in on a rapidly globalizing genre ...

As street music fades in the city, Silvia Hernández restores the instruments — and the culture behind the sound.

Young pianist Yunchan Lim has been described as “classical music’s answer to K-pop”. His face has been printed on T-shirts, and his magnetic performances have gone viral on YouTube. Yunchan Lim’s ...

Anything can be a musical instrument if you try hard and believe in yourself. Case in point: Junji Koyama, a prolific YouTuber and elementary school teacher who has been making flutes and horns ...

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