Performance stories, songwriting context and closer listening across our complete 750-article music collection.
750 stories
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper deliver a beautiful “Shallow” duet at the Oscars. Their voices and close musical partnership bring the song’s intensity to the stage, creating…
Jeremy Fry lets the music take over when “Livin’ on a Prayer” plays at a Boston Celtics game. His joyful dance through the stands turns the arena…
Lucy brings breathtaking expression to Chopin’s Nocturne at Leeds train station. The young pianist’s flowing performance holds the attention of The Piano’s listeners and judges, turning a…
A fan in Gene Simmons face paint joins Foo Fighters onstage and delivers a stunning “Monkey Wrench” guitar performance. Nicknamed “Kiss Guy,” Yayo Sanchez brings confidence and…
Sydney Bourbeau gets an extraordinary surprise while singing “Thinking Out Loud” in a shopping mall. Ed Sheeran steps into her performance and joins the song, turning an…
Céline Dion, Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban join a remarkable ensemble for “Smile.” Warm voices and piano create a beautiful shared performance for Nurse Heroes,…
The Ruby Reds turn a slow start into a wonderfully cheeky Britain’s Got Talent surprise. Their cleaner costumes give way to a lively burlesque routine, winning over…
Along Zadar’s waterfront, the sea plays an extraordinary instrument hidden beneath stone steps. Waves move air through organ pipes of different sizes, creating an ever-changing musical soundscape…
Michael Bublé joins Bing Crosby’s familiar voice for a beautiful “White Christmas” duet created with archive footage. Their warm tones meet across generations, turning the holiday standard…
Huillo joins Coldplay onstage in Mexico City for a beautiful performance of his own song, “Different Is OK.” His voice and message take the spotlight at Foro…
Paul Rudd and Jimmy Fallon bring hilarious precision to Dead or Alive’s “You Spin Me Round” video. Their costumes, expressions and carefully matched staging turn the 1980s…
Jourdan Blue brings a powerful voice and striking emotion to “Breakeven” on America’s Got Talent. His performance turns the audition into a Golden Buzzer moment, with Howie…