In his punk period, Ken Canedo thought pianos sounded "clunky." He was losing his hearing, and part of music's appeal was playing it loud. "Subtlety didn't matter as much as raw emotion," says the ...

In the mid-19th century, Antonio Guaragna left his home in Calabria to find a better place for his family. He was part of a tidal wave of more than 4.5 million Italians who came to the United States ...

From left: Matt Maher with band members Kenny Butler, Dan Hinze and Kemi Ndolo There is a black sports utility vehicle idling in the parking lot of Yavapai Community College here that features, across ...

When Catholics arrive at church for the beginning of Advent this weekend, they may find themselves stumbling over not only the words, but also the music. The Vatican has changed the English-speaking ...

O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! — ...

Psalms reminds me that I will never be one of those people who can effortlessly quote Bible verses. There is just too much to remember. I wish I could, but it’s never going to happen. But I did enjoy ...

Yesterday I heard an excellent homily at Mass. The Gospel reading (Mt 10:37-42) had Jesus telling his followers, with the uncompromising language he often used, that nothing comes before God. God ...