“Smoky Mountain DNA” could only end with one song: “When It’s Family,” originally co-written by Parton and released as ...

Generations of music lovers claim music was so much better when they were younger. Experts explain why the music of a ...

Do you guys want to write some songs with him?’ I’m like, ‘Let’s go.’ So to be able to do that and do these Iggy shows, it ...

Organized by generation, these are the happy songs hand-picked by 100 people between the ages of 6 and 80. A few weeks back, ...

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. And buy Drew’s book, The Night The Lights Went Out, while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about ...

Throughout his career, Quincy Jones worked with everyone from Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, with hundreds ...

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Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if ...

Quincy Jones’ gilded discography spanned jazz, pop and rock — and collaborations with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless others. Start with these gems.

Explore five timeless songs produced by Quincy Jones, showcasing his profound impact on the music industry.

Music has always gone side by side with politics, with great protest songs inspiring and soothing when needed. Here are some ...