To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME asked 25 experts to share a song that captures the essence of American life today.

Again and again, even through our darkest chapters, the power of song has shown the country the way forward ...

Cheers to three world-shaking art forms that were born out of rebellion and flourished in the U.S. of A.

This is Dr. Amanda Quist’s first year as the music director for the 50-voice-strong Spoleto Festival Chorus, and if the ...

Steve Earle on America's proud history of protest songs by artists from Woody Guthrie to Neil Young to Bruce Springsteen and more.

The song, penned before American Independence by a slave trader turned abolitionist, has remained a source of comfort, ...

The infectious tunes of zydeco have played a major role in American Culture. Fuselier said that’s beacuse zydeco is a festive ...

This inspiring video celebrates 250 years of the Spirit of America, honoring the resilience, creativity, and cultural roots ...

The guitarist mined the scholar Harry Smith’s LP collection, recording her takes on songs rooted in regions the United States has been in conflict with since 1970.

"American Idol" winner Hannah Harper mesmerized audiences with her powerful performances and emotional journey, earning ...

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens invites the community to experience a four-day festival.