The bagpipe occupies the strangest rung on the musical ladder, shaped like an octopus in plaid pants, sounding to some like a goose with its foot caught in an escalator and played during history’s ...

Having friends who are musicians has enlightened me about the persona of many musical instruments. It didn’t take me long to realize the banjo is a joke to many. I never knew that and, frankly, don’t ...

It's a sound that may strike fear or annoyance into the hearts of rivals. This week, European soccer's governing body announced that bagpipes will be allowed in the stands at this summer's ...