Performance stories, songwriting context and closer listening across our complete 750-article music collection.
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An unemployed baker steps onto Holland’s Got Talent after his daughter signs him up, then finds himself winning the competition. Martin Hurkens brings that same extraordinary voice…
Whitmer High School teachers turn the gym into a dance floor with an irresistibly funky ‘Uptown Funk’ routine. Their willingness to entertain students helped the video reach…
Joe Bonamassa surprises the Cavern Club with a breathtaking blues interpretation of the Beatles’ ‘Taxman.’ The familiar opening promises a tribute, but his unmistakable style transforms the…
Andrea Bocelli surprises a Las Vegas audience with a magnificent ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love.’ A quiet exchange with the pianist gives way to silky, richly expressive…
Dan Vasc transforms ‘Amazing Grace’ into an epic power ballad with the kind of dramatic force that Disturbed brought to ‘The Sound of Silence.’ His breathtaking metal-infused…
Procol Harum’s ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ becomes even more powerful with the Danish National Concert Orchestra and Choir at Ledreborg Castle. Gary Brooker’s spine-tingling voice rises…
Seven-year-old Malea Emma steps onto a California basketball court and unleashes a voice that seems far bigger than she is. Her soaring national anthem leaves the audience…
Ozzy Osbourne returned to Birmingham for ‘Back to the Beginning’ at Villa Park on July 5, 2025. The farewell included a solo set and a reunion of…
Teddy Swims puts his soulful voice at the center of ‘The Christmas Song,’ pairing a playful Santa outfit with a warm interpretation of the holiday standard. The…
Nic Collins steps forward musically with a drum solo during a Mike + The Mechanics concert. The live recording gives listeners a focused look at the drummer’s…
Laura Lāce’s performance of JerryC’s ‘Canon Rock’ brings a familiar classical theme into an energetic electric-guitar arrangement. The student-concert recording puts the focus on her playing, combining…
Lady Gaga and Metallica joined forces on ‘Moth Into Flame’ for the 2017 GRAMMYs. A microphone problem affected the broadcast, while the officially released dress rehearsal preserves…