This is Celia Hirschman with On the Beat on KCRW. For many, music is the universal language that speaks when ordinary words cannot. Often an instrument for social change, music will be speaking very ...

The Grammy Awards have long been one of music’s biggest stages, not just a place to honor the year’s best work, but a platform that can cement a legacy. While many artists have won Grammys, only a ...

The Walkman arrived in American stores in 1980 and even Sony's own executives weren't sure it would sell. Before the Walkman, listening to music was almost always a shared, communal experience — the ...

Ah, music—the universal language that speaks to our souls. If you’ve ever chatted with a Baby Boomer about their favorite tunes, you might’ve noticed a twinkle in their eyes as they reminisce about ...

It’s important to know your history. When it comes to music, it’s essential for fans to look back nearly as much as they look forward. Ideas, movements, sounds, and styles—they all build upon each ...