How Nina Simone turned the movement into music.

Decades of Dylanology have missed the point—the music is the message.

In his music video, Donald Glover forces black Americans to relive public traumas and barely gives us a second to breathe before he forces us to dance.

The singer-songwriter’s musical afterlives.

A new movie, a new album, and the legacy of N.W.A.

An artist’s answer to politics.

Behind the scenes at the Russian premiere of "Porgy and Bess."

“A Streetcar Named Desire,” reviewed.

“A Raisin in the Sun,” “Sweet Bird of Youth,” and “Juno and the Paycock.”

Ntozake Shange’s outspoken art.