Music

Positive Movement Drumline spreads a message of peace through its drill team in its mission to stop gun violence.

Christopher Dragon, an Australian conductor based in Colorado, wants to make pops orchestra music more contemporary.

The idea for the new institute emerged from an 18-month study and conversations with community stakeholders. It will be funded through government and private funds.

The Black Visioning Group is chasing the dream, literally, into its fifth year.

Tariq Trotter’s 2023 memoir about growing up in Philadelphia will be the focus of the Free Library’s all-city reading program.

When her son first emerged on the scene as one of rap's most distinctive talents with songs that expertly detailed street life in Brooklyn, Wallace labeled his music “noise.”

“Night Side Songs” by Daniel and Patrick Lazour takes on palliative care as an audience sing-along.

It was the first time an award for best classical solo vocal album went to music composed entirely by a Black woman.

Thanks to the renowned concert pianist's foundations Philly second- and third-graders are discovering the piano.

Sebastian Currier’s “Mysterium” is based on the husband-and-wife team of scientist Robbert Dijkgraaf and novelist Pia de Jong.

Kevin Bacon and his brother teamed up with Rock to the Future to dedicate the room after their mother, Philly educator Ruth Bacon.

Musicopia has received a transformative private gift, in addition to a $500,000 grant from the city for gun violence prevention through the arts.

Patti LaBelle, The Roots, Jill Scott and Will Smith are among the Philly legends setting the tone for your Eagles pregame.

Across seven tracks, the keyboardist combines his love for jazz and hip-hop amid soundscapes from everyday life.

The Center City Macy's in the Wanamaker Building will close for good in March; stakeholders are expected to discuss how the organ will be used.