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New York City Opera has commissioned Stonewall, a new opera premiering one week before the 50th anniversary of the riots that sparked the modern gay-rights movement.

Music historian James Karst explains his recent research into the early life of the legendary Louis Armstrong.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the unsanitary conditions for detained migrant children in border detention facilities.

Randy Newman wrote the songs and scores for all of Pixar's Toy Story movies. As the fourth film opens on June 20, Newman reflects on his time with Woody, Buzz and friends.

Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to experience live music. If you're planning a road trip, make sure you hit these cities for some unforgettable events.

A top mine safety regulator testified before Congress that no new regulations are needed to protect workers from deadly silica dust, despite an epidemic of advanced black lung disease.

The official anthem of the capital city, "En Mi Viejo San Juan" also serves as a nostalgic lament, evoking memories of the island for the many forced to leave it behind.

Need a deep discovery experience? Try 1,000 years of music. Our mantra: Bach, Beethoven, before and beyond.

The high court's conservative majority sided with those advocating for "religious freedom" in a major win for groups like the American Legion.

One woman's search for the broader meanings of the African American interpretations of religious beliefs as "the saved" and "the sacred."

African American oral tradition rich with memories, testimonies and songs from the hard days of 19th century slavery.

The sound, history and legacy of the concert or arranged spiritual, and the role of the black university in developing a repertoire that blends African American and European influences.