From 'Fire Island' to Farmingdale': 8 songs that name-check Long Island (and not one's by Billy Joel!)

Long Island-themed songs across genres, include hits by Village People, Rufus Wainwright and They Might Be Giants.

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Kendrick Lamar already has 22 Grammys and more could be coming his way as the rapper leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, ...

For country music traditionalists, Grammy changes promise a brighter spotlight

Starting with this year's nominations, the Grammy Awards will split its prize for country album of the year into two distinct ...

From kasbahs to couscous—how Sicily has celebrated its diversity through the centuries

A journey across Sicily reveals the essence of an island shaped by outsiders, where successive waves of immigration over the ...
WSHU

An African instrument with a story

The ennanga is an arched harp from Uganda, which players hold in their laps, traditionally used to accompany singing and ...

I'm a Rio de Janeiro Local—and This Is My Ultimate Guide to the Brazilian City

Ipanema and Copacabana are perfect spots to grab an umbrella, snack on empadas or coalho cheese, and sip cocktails. If you ...
The Martha's Vineyard Times

Island Music on the rocks

Island Music is the Vineyard’s only music store. Guitars beckon from the window; step inside and you will find instruments hanging from the ceiling and lining the walls. Kids come in after school to ...