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While it is difficult to represent all the diverse cultures that make up Asia and the Pacific Islands, here are six composers who have pushed the limits of composition by blending traditional sounds from their native homeland with Western classical styles.

The world of classical music can be intimidating for a new listener. Where do you start? Here are one young listener’s suggestions for five contemporary and classic pieces to help you dip your toes in the water.

Native American Heritage Day started in 2008 to honor the contributions that Native Americans gave to the United States. While these pieces represent only a fraction of the indigenous people’s heritages, celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures with six compositions from Native American composers.

The Hollywood playlist of Latino film composers includes Maria Grever, Agustín Lara, Lalo Schifrin, Gustavo Santaolalla, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Germaine Franco.

American composer George Walker died in 2018 at 96, but it’s never too late to learn about his amazing legacy and contributions to American music.

What if some of our modern popular songs were written during the time of Charlemagne or Frederick Barbarossa? Fear not, you can now enjoy nine medieval covers of some of today’s greatest hits.

“Jazz is America’s classical music.” Is that really true? With the hope of tearing down a fence or two, here are 10 prominent jazz performers who went beyond dabbling or slumming in classical music. 

Did you know that you can listen to all of YourClassical's music streams on your mobile device? Here's how to download and use the recently released YourClassical app.

Nashville has long been associated with country music. But a museum devoted to African-American music, which opened earlier this year, sets the record straight about the city's diversity

Reminding you that all music was once new ® • with host John Birge