In 1672, Isaac Newton was experimenting with light and color, ultimately discovering what he called “the colored image of the sun.” More than 300 years later, Jean Preston heard that line and decided to write a song about it. On this segment of Liner Notes, we learn about exploring themes of color through music.

After Louis Armstrong reigned as King Zulu in 1949, musicians began writing music specifically for and about Mardi Gras. These early songs paved the way for the sounds of Carnival for decades to come.

The P.5. Gala is fast approaching, and this year’s theme is all about inspiring meaningful change.

Musician Jon Batiste, from the New Orleans area, leads all musicians with 11 Grammy nominations for his work in 2021, including one for the coveted Record of the Year for his song, "Freedom."

After two COVID-19 delays in just as many years, James Taylor played in New Orleans with Jackson Browne on Saturday, Oct. 16. But as Gwen Thompkins writes, this concert was different than his past live events.

"Berlioz tells it like it is. You take a trip, you wind up screaming at your own funeral."So wrote Leonard Bernstein about the bizarre, masterful,…

Continuum presents delightful catches and ballads of Merry Old England— 300 years ago. Featured will be Songs from the Tavern, Dancing in the Grass,…

This week Continuum presents A Flemish Feast, featuring music of the Netherlands — including songs and dances that were very popular during the…

The grand 'Emperor' concerto comes roaring back to vivd high-fidelity life via a thrilling performance from one of the century's great pianists. On this…

Continuum presents excerpts from the 12th century manuscript, Carmina Burana(The Songs from Beuern). This medieval manuscript was discovered in 1803 inthe…