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When Yngwie Malmsteen comes to mind, several things stand out. First, there’s his exceptional guitar-playing ability—few have ever shredded the Fender Stratocaster like the Swedish virtuoso. Second, his larger-than-life persona:…

Ensemble for These Times, the acclaimed San Francisco contemporary chamber group, has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Call for Scores for Solo Piano. These selected works will be performed…

Recently, Paul Lovens, a renowned figure in European free jazz drumming, has been noticeably absent from the scene. Health issues, including problems with his knees, back, and hands, led him…

Following the announcement that Oasis will reunite in 2025, there is still no official confirmation regarding which, if any, former members besides Liam and Noel Gallagher will join the reunion…

When the atomic bomb devastated Hiroshima, few objects near the blast site remained intact. Among the relics that serve as enduring reminders of the devastation caused by nuclear weapons is…

The mbira, also known as the “thumb piano,” a traditional African musical instrument, is losing its appeal in major urban areas, according to a musician and seller of traditional instruments…

Punk rock, with its loud, abrasive guitars and politically charged lyrics, was more than just a musical revolution. It seeped into every form of artistic expression, from painting to stand-up…

Billboard has unveiled its list of the 100 Greatest Guitars of All Time, and the rankings include several surprising and, at times, controversial choices. The guitar, Billboard notes, “is arguably…

Three-fifths of Venus Grrrls are gathered around a table, their cards held close in a tense game of gin rummy. After a busy summer, they deserve a break. With a…

Annie Clark, known professionally as St. Vincent, set out to lose herself completely while working on her latest album. She chose to isolate herself in her Los Angeles studio to…