The history of rap music, all things considered, doesn't go back too far. The genre came out of New York in the late 1970s ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family ...

Her classics have made her one of the greatest vocalists the earth has seen, and her artistic influence continues to impact the musical landscape. Her songs, often permeated with pop sensibilities ...