Tchaikovsky was neither American, nor a founding father, but his “1812 Overture” has become the soundtrack to our ...

But country songs of dissent, that dare to question or call out the nation’s flaws, require some digging — unless you subscribe to Don’t Rock the Inbox, which this week shared an expertly curated ...

Music has played a role and still plays a role in arousing patriotic feelings. From the earliest days music has played its ...

When we have failed to live up to the Declaration and our constitutional principles, we don’t give up. We try to make things ...

Amidst the list of America’s founding fathers who are inextricably linked with the 4th of July, one name sticks out: George Washington. Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Franklin. Pyotr Ilyich ...

America the Beautiful” by Katharine Lee Bates is as much critique as celebration, writes documentary filmmaker. While Bates’ ...

Whether you're interested in beach-vibing with "Surfin U.S.A." or prefer a hearty slice of "American Pie," there's no ...

I've long been a fan of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" but was always intrigued about its relevance on America's Independence ...

Scott Joplin was an early musician who transformed much of the landscape of popular music in the early 1900s.  Though many ...

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