Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who was being treated for serious ailments in a San Francisco hospital in the US, has passed away. His family issued a statem ...

The Irish guitar hero discusses the albums that inspired him, and the gear and techniques that made him one of the all-time ...

While the very best movie soundtracks vary considerably in their style and scope, what they share is the power to translate a film’s messaging and atmosphere into music.

With that refreshing breath of adventurous air, along with a deep respect for the roots of the music, Ofra Yitzhaki seems to ...

Metallica staged their Helping Hands benefit concert Friday night in Los Angeles, delivering a set full of long-unplayed songs, covers, and classics.

Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, this year's benefit event featured opening performances by the all-star quartet of Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff, as well as classically trained ...

The 4th edition of Metallica's Helping Hands charity show featured guest appearance from Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament ...

Tigerstyle played the BBC Electric Proms Asian Network gig on Saturday 28 October. Find out more.

In spite of apparent differences, folk and folk-inspired music from the roots to the avant-garde is characterised by certain common features – simple, square rhythms, extended repetition, simple ...

The Metropolitan Kagay-an Orchestra perseveres by pooling resources, raising funds through performances, and continuing their ...

The singer and conductor ends a 10-day North American tour with pianist Bertrand Chamayou at the Library of Congress on Dec.

When Bob Dylan went electric, it was met with great controversy. But he loves rock music, so much so that he wanted to ...