Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of ...

They work to send money back home to their families — 20-year-old Marco sends paychecks to his parents in Guatemala ... bass guitar and a merengue percussion instrument called the güira.

this year’s Jazz Fest will also focus on the music of Mexico with nearly 20 acts representing the country, including Santana, Banda MS, and Lila Downs, plus Mariachi bands, traditional marimba ...

A diverse array of genres will be represented, from Mexico’s iconic Mariachi bands to the string-driven Son Jarocho of Veracruz, and from the traditional marimba music of Chiapas to the lively ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

January 17, 2025 • NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes aboard Kara Manning of New York City public radio station WFUV to discuss the best new albums hitting streaming services on Friday ...

Charles Maley, a music teacher at Burroughs-Molette Elementary School, is a believer in the importance of understanding the ...

January 13, 2025 • The Tiny Desk Contest is NPR Music's annual search for the next great undiscovered artist.

Something you can do when you’re in bed with the flu is to check out the latest singles from the Latin world. The pickings are somewhat slim this time around, ...

A performance of Messiah to suit all tastes from Polyphony and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment at Smith Square Hall ...

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The best 90s songs reflect music in transition: From alternative to hip-hop to electronic and beyond, we count down the best from a wild musical decade. The best 90s songs reveal a simple fact ...