The Pulitzer Prize winner, whose music enveloped everything from the horrors of the Vietnam War to the calls of humpback whales, died Sunday.

Greenwood says writing the music for The Power of the Dog allowed him to experiment by mixing a banjo and a string quartet. He also recently scored Spencer and Licorice Pizza.

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists from the Chicago soul-music scene?

The singer's 1968 hit "Different Strokes" became a popular hip-hop sample used by artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and Kanye West.

She was one of the most famous and beloved playback singers. She recorded songs used in movie soundtracks, which generations of actresses would then lip-sync onscreen.

Gary Hines speaks on reparations and Sounds of Blackness’s recent NCAAP Image Award nomination.

As you look for Twin Cities eateries to patronize this season, here are eight places currently nourishing body, mind, and conscience.

“Two of the most important artists in my life [are] Charles Schulz and Prince,” Naeem says, ahead of a performance as part of The Great Northern. His forthcoming EP, “How Can We Lose When We're So Sincere?,” includes a rare Prince cover.

We’re pleased to premiere a new rendition of John Mark Nelson’s “Bright.”