Growing up in New York City, Peter found the city’s treasure trove of sights — as well as its large swaths of symphonic discordant sounds — to be a perfect space for his inquisitive mind to explore, ...

Remember the year 1968? A ton of excellent tunes dropped that year, from psychedelic rock hits to soothing soul and jazz tracks that have stood the test of time. Sadly, some of those amazing songs ...

Over 50 years after its release, Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is still considered one of the greatest songs in rock and roll history. However, the tune's legendary status owes much to the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Michael Putland In 1968, folk singer Donovan was in India, studying ...

Symbio, a Swedish duo that's known for its electro-folk sound, blending hurdy-gurdy and accordion with electronic rhythms, is scheduled to perform on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Club Passim in Cambridge, ...

From Tarantino to 'Trainspotting,' these iconic music cues didn’t just soundtrack great movies — they transformed how we hear the songs forever. By Scott Roxborough, Patrick Brzeski Music has been an ...

The Hurdy-Gurdy continues to worm its way into pole position as the hacker’s instrument. How else could you explain a medieval wheel fiddle being turned into a synthesizer? Move over, keytar — [Rory ...

It was pure monkey business. From 1959 to 1961, Tonya — a cinnamon-colored ringtail Capuchin monkey — performed at Rike’s, Dayton’s beloved downtown department store. Back then, before society ...

This hurdy-gurdy was made by an unknown maker, provenance unknown, probably in the 19th century. It has 3 strings (1 melody - 2 drones), and 9 keys. This instrument was acquired through exchange from ...

Donovan is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk, pop, and psychedelic music. He rose to fame in the 1960s with songs that blended folk and a hint of rock. Known for his ...

His CIA code name is Condor. In the next seventy-two hours almost everyone he trusts will try to kill him.

Donovan is well-known as one of the most influential folk-rock musicians of all time, but his 1968 album, The Hurdy Gurdy Man, might have played a pivotal role in one of the greatest heavy rock bands ...