The beautiful thing about music is that there's a song for every single mood out there, including every kind of sadness.

War, like love, has long inspired artists and musicians. That is especially true of the songs written in response to the ...

Our meadows, once filled with laughter, now echo with gunfire. Our skies, once blue with hope, are now dark with smoke and ...

Based on a poem sent to Joan Baez by Nina Duschek, “Saigon Bride” is emblematic of ’60s folk music and tells the story of a ...

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds light on how people around the world turn to music—specifically its ...

Renowned poet Adil Jussawalla says Learn balance with nothing to stand on though you ve lost heart lost ground Go rootless homeless but balance Yin and yang positive and negative day and night in beau ...

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Regardless of April’s rain or shine, cozying up on a couch or bench with a book makes for a great pastime. From fantasy ...

From obscure volumes to spectral melodies and threatening insignia, these hidden clues do not depict mere references to the past; rather, they depict a concealed reality that requires exploration.

In David Cronenberg’s film, billed as his most personal work, Vincent Cassel plays a grieving husband who has devised a novel ...

Margaret Bonds’ Spiritual Suite is built on the melodies of African American spirituals—songs filled with strength, sorrow, and hope. Pianist Rochelle Sennett delivers a deeply moving ...

In times of grief, sharing kind words brings comfort. Condolence messages for loss of a great leader or boss express respect, gratitude, and sorrow. This tribute honors their legacy and the ...