If you’ve ever belted out a ballad in the car or dreamt of singing on stage, Crystal Chords wants you to give it a try, no ...

Poet Modise Sekgothe was announced as a Standard Bank Young Artist winner earlier this year. Sekgothe performed at the National Arts Festival, with a show that showcased his autobiographical poetry ...

Dann Huff's new instrumental album, When Words Aren't Enough, shows off his production and guitar playing skills.

Every concert has music, but this one had magic in its chords. While The Lumineers closed the night with Stubborn Love, ...

In the clamor of daily life, where everything moves fast and louder often means better, Patrick Ki chooses a different path.

Tracy Chapman, Björk, Public Enemy and more songs for rabble-rousing and celebrating revolution.

This trio fuse the rhythms of Havana, Medellín and Lima with ’60s surf rock (even if that isn’t their intention). Guitarist ...

There's been plenty of heat this month, and not just the temperature outside. Check out some of that six-string (and ...

Melody and improvisation ; Scale theory ; Simple melodic movement ; Simple melodic continuation -- Exploring chords. Chord layout ; Connecting chords ; Progressions -- Exploring keys.

MELODIC MUSE by Andy Timmons IN HARMONY This month, Andy Timmons takes a look at his song “That Day Came,” which he recorded ...

Purity Ring's MJ talks new album, songwriting, and finding inspiration despite the frustrations that come with making art.

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...