This winter’s most creative and compelling classical concerts all benefit from their assiduous embrace of diverse influences, from Native American, Latino, Asian American and Black composers, among ...

Richard Smallwood, who pioneered classical Black gospel, has passed away. His sophisticated sound and ministry impacted the ...

In 1876, Eugene Bowen graduated from Tufts College known by peers and faculty as the most prominent bell ringer of his class.

Kendall Isadore, Dawn Johnson and Élise Sharp — will take the stage Friday, Jan. 16, at the Hope Center for the Arts on ...

When you think of cancer care, you probably think of IVs and chemotherapy. But, there’s another part to the care…music. Music ...

Richard Smallwood didn’t just write songs. He crafted hymns that felt like they had always existed. His music lived in that ...

The Grammy-nominated composer and gospel pioneer, whose music transformed modern worship and inspired generations of churches and artists, is remembered for blending faith, excellence, and spiritual ...

Josh Groban’s scene singing “You’re Still You” at a high school prom was many millennials’ first exposure to classical crossover music ...

Plus bonus appearances from a set of Scottish smallpipes and an extra violin. To Benedetti, combining violin and piano felt ...

One Sunday some time ago, I was browsing through Spotify playlists — gospel and blues from the mid-20th century, mostly. At times I find myself wishing for a little more variety in the religious ...

Noontime Concerts, San Francisco's beloved series offering no- and low-cost classical musical performances on Tuesdays in Old ...

Smallwood, a Howard University graduate, wrote the gospel hit “Total Praise.” His songs were performed and recorded by artists such as Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Destiny’s Child and Boyz II Men.