Last year, America published “An (unconventional) Advent Playlist,” an article including two playlists by Karen Nielsen and Rogelio Juárez, in response to a friend’s lament that “‘O Come, O Come ...

This September, Ken Burns unpacks the history of a uniquely American art form in his latest documentary "Country Music." Explore its history—from its roots in ballads, hymns and the blues to its ...

At its best, protest songs captures the heart, soul and struggle of their creator's generation. The somber, hymn-like nature of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" reflects the grassroots spirit of ...

The Night Job Trio—a school administrator, MD and attorney—and Oakland’s Bethlehem Lutheran Choir performed with stunning clarinet improvisations. A remarkable circa 1990 recording of Martin Luther ...