Hip-hop and house music, once overlooked by the Grammys, have become cultural powerhouses, influencing each other and shaping ...

With DJs joining orchestras to play specially-commissioned pieces, to classical scores re-imagined, this programme of musical ...

Peter Forrest was the charismatic lead singer of 24-7 Spyz, which did shows with Jane’s Addiction. Last week, Mr. Forrest, 64 ...

DJ Kool Herc spun his turntables on August 11, 1973, introducing a now infamous drum break during a back-to-school party in his apartment at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. It wouldn’t take long for ...

A self-described Breakbeat DJ for MCs, he understands his role and link to the Sound System tradition. Influenced by the likes of Grandmaster Flash, Kool Herc, Grand Mixer DST, DJ Whizz Kid and ...

But just two years later, in 2018, the Swedish DJ and musician tragically died by suicide at the age of 28. Born in Stockholm as Tim Bergling, Avicii began releasing electronic dance music in 2008.

About the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Born from the collision of rhythm & blues, country, and gospel, rock & roll is a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates ...

Gladys Knight, Laurie Anderson, N.W.A. and Tammy Wynette are among the other iconic artists receiving the award this year. The Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards Ceremony celebrating the ...

Smith was among a core group of DJ pioneers, including DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and Grand Wizard Theodore, who shaped hip-hop’s parameters in the days before recorded ...