By Raphael Warjri Ritual, music and folk instruments as markers of identity The article’s discussion of the “maryngod” (a Khasi ...

The article discusses the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024, presented by President Droupadi Murmu to distinguished artists for their significant contributions to India's performing arts.

A Los Angeles singer is fulfilling her dream of releasing her first album, but it’s different from what you might expect—and not just because of the music style. Along with guitars, harps and ...

American folk songs have an evergreen charm that still connects with people today. These songs tell stories about freedom, love, hard work, hope, and everyday American life in a simple but meaningful ...

If you’ve been craving some new indie folk artists for your playlist, you’ve landed on the right page. We have been keeping a close ear to the indie folk scene lately, and a handful of new names have ...

Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with ...

Candice is a writer and horror obsessive living in Athens, Georgia, with her husband and their very handsome cat. It was partly her strong interest in the films of Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook that ...

Hellman’s is finally answering the question on everyone’s minds: Is mayonnaise an instrument? The question was infamously first posed about 25 years ago by the lovable starfish Patrick on “SpongeBob ...

Walking along the streets of Kathmandu, you’re almost certain to come across a shop selling the country’s beloved dish, momo. A staple in Nepalese cuisine, momo is a type of dumpling typically made by ...

In 2018, life sciences and analytical instrument makers kept up the momentum of the last few years: overall instrument sales for the 20 firms that C&EN tracks rose 6.2%. Although economic conditions ...

If you’ve noticed the word “folk” slapped onto memes and TikTok videos, usually followed by a long string of crying emojis, you’re not alone. The latest irony trend borrows from Black slang to signal ...

Some future engineers are turning the tools of the digital age to save the very languages and stories their generation risks losing. Adarsh Shrestha, a final-year Computer Engineering student, ...