Musicians in Focus

He Wu-qi was well-known in the music circle during the 1950s.   His major contribution to music culture was the establishment of the 20th Ce...

In the latter part of the nineteenth century five Russian composers developed a musical style based on the melodies, rhythms, and harmonies ...

Bruno Mars seems to have appeared on the music scene over night. His name and songs are floating everywhere. The television show "Gle...

Umm Kalthoum (Arabic: أم كلثوم) (1904–1975), an Egyptian singer and musician, was the most famous singer in the Arab world in 20th century....

"Israel Kamakawiwo’ole" was Born in Honolulu Hawaii in 1959 and spent the first five years of his life with his Grandfather , ( ...

(March 25, 1881 – September 26, 1945) Béla Bartók was an outstanding composer of the modern age who wrote works for string quartets, large...

by Scott Yanow Chick Corea has been one of the most significant jazzmen since the '60s. Not content at any time to rest on his laurels,...