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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

For Women's History Month, we're highlighting composers, conductors and performers who have helped shape the face of classical music. Here are 10 contemporary women composers whom you should add to your music rotation.

The newly opened National Museum of African American Music in Nashville guides guests on a path through the history and significance of music from the African diaspora, including classical music.

"Classical music has a problem with race," Philip Ewell says. The New York City associate music professor speaks widely on that topic and what it means for classical music in the future.

The winter solstice is one of the oldest celebrated traditions of the year, with remembrances going back as far as the 4th century. Here are six musical selections that represent this ancient holiday.