Ohio and California are two states with incredible music histories, and there will be a lot to celebrate as they square off in a musical showdown. Chime in with some requests from the Buckeyes or the Redwoods.

A contemporary brass band that grew out of one of Nashville's historically Black universities is helping to expand the lost musical identity of the country capital.

New brews constantly hit shelves and tap handles, and the colder temperatures haven't slowed down Minnesota beer releases.

Jason Heinrichs, a DJ and producer who recorded with Atmosphere, P.O.S, Dylan Hicks, and many others, died this week at the age of 52

Ber hasn’t even played her first show yet, and already she’s winning fans around the world.

The multi-instrumentalist initially came blazing onto the scene with his saxophone on the opening cut of King Crimson's first album, In the Court of the Crimson King. He died Wednesday at age 75.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the word "five" in the title or prominently in the lyrics?

Sergio Mendes was born; The Beatles recorded 10 new songs for their first album, plus four other tracks which would be the next two singles; Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel; and David Bowie released "Sound and Vision", Today in Music History.

Kenneth Branagh’s follow up to 'Murder on the Orient Express' works fine as a mystery, but not so much on other levels.

In 2007, was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship Genius grant for unearthing and sharing that rich, connected history of the blues and its African roots.