Percussionist/composer Michael Waldrop has released a new recording titled “Time Frames.” While featuring the marimba as a melodic instrument throughout “Time Frames,” Waldrop fully celebrates its ...

Seattle percussionist and composer Bonnie Whiting speaks to the importance of independence and the close bond between voice and percussion. Seattle is a city that likes to experiment. From big tech to ...

Professional percussionists Katalin La Favre and Brian Calhoon have created an innovative way to perform Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” They’re using two vibraphones, a refurbished antique glockenspiel ...

When the Philadelphia Orchestra presents a concert this Saturday evening June 1, Angela Nelson of Media will be in her usual spot in the percussion section near the back of the stage. Unlike most of ...

Tatsuya Nakatani, a Kobe-born percussionist who now lives in Pennsylvania, pulls a bow across a large gong, slicing the air with long, shocking tones. The sound is hauntingly melodic and mesmerizing, ...

Every so often, you crave the middle: The heart of an artichoke, the center of a Tootsie Pop, the halftime show. In music, that could mean the stuff between the intro and outro; a groovy bridge ...

In May 1977, Elton John took the stage at London’s Rainbow Theatre alongside percussionist Ray Cooper for a six-show residency. The shows marked the first time in five years that a full month had ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to creating smooth percussion sounds, ...

Seattle is a city that likes to experiment. From big tech to bold coffee, glass gardens to snow-capped mountains, Seattleites like to think outside the box — heck, even our hot dogs are a little ...