The country’s cities have been spared the violence of a hard-fought civil war. But as the economy has hollowed out, many ...

But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy. U Chit Myo Htike, known by his stage name Phoe Chit, ...

Looking back, 1986 doesn't seem to be a pivotal year in music history. Throughout the year, new artists emerged, veterans were still a presence on the charts, and the top records of the year featured ...

The “rule” of music, especially if you want your song to play on the radio, is that it should be about 3 minutes long. That’s the golden runtime for a hit. Any longer and things drag. Any shorter and ...

Ah, classic rock—the soundtrack of a generation, filled with anthems that still make hearts race and feet tap. For baby boomers, these songs aren’t just music; they’re memories wrapped in guitar riffs ...

Lots of artists have written music for films and TV shows, but only a select few have been tasked with crafting a theme song for a James Bond movie. "Writing a Bond song is a bit of an accolade," ...

In today’s day and age of mental health awareness, people are often talking about needing to stop what they’re doing, sit down, and simply have a good cry. Sometimes that just seems like the best ...

A great soundtrack can stand the test of time; sometimes, it can be better than the actual film in which it coincides. R&B has been a staple in soundtracks for decades, helping infuse emotions and ...

German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel was widely popular during his lifetime, seeing success from his many works. He is best known today for the Canon in D, a piece with a chequered past and no ...

Even though this song came out almost 50 years ago, it still remain an all-time classic. "Heroes," the title track and lead single for his 12th studio album, released in 1977, earned the top spot in ...