Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

Left, Rita Moreno, the Puerto Rican actress who played Anita in the 1961 film West Side Story. Right, the Italian opera singer Giulia Grisi in the 1830s. Getty Images Bottled rage, sublime violence, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Neil Diamond didn’t set out to be a performer. “The furthest-out thought that I could possibly have at the age of ...

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On this special video inspired by the release of the film 'Michael' in theaters this weekend, John Rocha counts down his Top 10 Greatest Michael Jackson Songs Ever. As a lifelong Michael Jackson fan, ...

We look at the list crafted by Times music writers. By Sam Sifton I’m the host of The Morning. You know what’s a good way to start a conversation that’s going to last a while? Publish a list of the 30 ...

Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Carole King, Stevie Wonder were also honored by The New York Times. By Hannah Dailey Taylor Swift is part of a great American dynasty of songwriters, according to The New ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

Sometimes longer is better. Even when it comes to music, and listeners are patient enough to appreciate an epic piece of music. Here's 25 great songs that span 10 minutes or more, and worth the time ...