An ancient string instrument evolved into the flat-top acoustic guitar—an essential element in American folk, blues and rock.

A centuries-old Kazakh puppet tradition is finding new life on global stages, in classrooms, and even through 3D printing.

Cast and crew breathing and vocalizing together. Banging giant metal plates in a London warehouse. Inventing impressionistic vocal colors for the Elizabethan era. Hiring a 90-piece orchestra to ...

Guqin performer Lu Ning (left) of the China National Traditional Orchestra performs the Grand Canal Rhapsody with fellow musicians. CHINA DAILY Close your eyes for a moment and imagine drifting down ...

When musician Tharun Sekar built his first yaazh, he wasn’t just recreating an ancient Tamil instrument; he was unknowingly ...

Despite being a cornerstone of ancient Chinese culture, the art of incense fell out of everyday use as mass production and industry took hold. Now, the ancient art is seeing renewed interest as young ...

No historical evidence exists to tell us who sang the first song, or made the first rhythmic sounds that resembled music.

Review by Sam Sacks Read the review Roman North Africa went from a place where Christians were persecuted to a region known for its devotion. Review by George Woudhuysen Read the review An ancient ...

A vastu based structure aims to support harmony with elemental forces such as earth, air, fire, water, and space, as well as ...