In the late 1990s, a major discovery divided archaeologists. A team of researchers, led by archaeologist Ivan Turk, found a unique artifact in a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) campsite in Slovenia. It appeared to be a flute, made from the femur of a cave bear cub.
Live music can immerse you in the moment, making you feel as though you’re in a different world.
Music tells the story of our history and culture, and one museum showcases different instruments from around the world and...
Just as early humans created art through cave paintings and pottery, music has also served as a universal form of expression since ancient times. We’ll likely never get to hear the many songs that have been lost to history, but fortunately, there’s one remarkable piece of music from around 1,400 BCE that was preserved on clay tablets over 3,400 years ago. Known as the world’s oldest playable song, the “Hurrian Hymn No.
Earlier this month, Oasis kicked off its much-anticipated reunion tour in Wales, a feat 16 years in the making.
Life on the road as a musician isn't easy; not even if you’re part of the most successful acts in...
When you picture Freddie Mercury, what is he wearing? The Queen legend is perhaps most remembered in his iconic white-and-yellow military-style jacket, posing with his fist in the air on stage. In tribute to that unforgettable moment from Queen’s 1986 Magic tour, LEGO set designer Takesz recreated the scene as a buildable 3D poster. Measuring 65 centimeters (25.6 inches) tall and 40 centimeters (15.7 inches)
During Glastonbury 2023, Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi was forced to cut his set short due to difficulties managing symptoms of...
What if death weren’t the end for human creativity, but instead the catalyst for a new kind of art?
Nestled into the forests of Rothbury, Michigan, is an immersive event where music, art, and nature converge. Known as Electric Forest, the multi-day music and arts festival offers an otherworldly experience in a lush, wooded area called Sherwood Forest. Attendees camp onsite, making the event feel like its own little world for four days. While the music often takes center stage, the art installations are a can’t-miss part of the overall experience.
This past weekend, the Michigan woods were filled with art, magic, and music.
Instruments are a crowning human achievement.
