How lullabies evolved

Mar 24, 2017

A new theory suggests that lullabies may confer an evolutionary advantage - and, in fact, that they may even be the basis of all music.

New Classical Tracks: Jenny Lin, 'Melody's Mostly Musical Day'

Feb 22, 2017

The story of pianist Jenny Lin's childhood was recently rolled into a new recording called 'Melody's Mostly Musical Day'.

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A Lullaby for Beyonce (By Beyonce)

Feb 16, 2017

Everything about the long-running Rockabye Baby! music series sparks a smile. On its surface alone the project, which turns hits by Black Sabbath, Prince and other pop and rock artists into tinkling lullabies, is pure comedy, mining the gulf between Iron Maiden and a pacifier. But it's also notable for how fully realized and deftly orchestrated these cover songs are.

Five years on, Carnegie Hall's Lullaby Project is going strong

Jan 23, 2017

In 2012, Carnegie Hall launched a 'Lullaby Project' to help young mothers write lullabies for their babies. Five years later, the project is spreading across the country.

Giveaway: My First Classical Albums

Dec 29, 2016

Nurture the budding classical-music fan in your life with this nine-CD box set of much-loved classical pieces, from the age-old masters like Mozart to the modern practitioners like John Williams. Enter for a chance to own the 'My First Classical Albums' box set.

Giveaway: My First Christmas Album

Nov 28, 2016

Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the little one in your life? Look no further...

Dad recovers his late wife's lullaby with help from the internet

Nov 21, 2016

There's a lot of hate on the internet - but there's a lot of love, too, as one dad discovered when Reddit users helped him recover some songs recorded by his late wife.

Hear sportscaster Vin Scully sing a baby to sleep

Aug 18, 2016

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully was inspired, when he saw a shot of a fussing baby, to try to sing the child to sleep.

New Classical Tracks: Alessio Bax, 'Lullabies for Mila'

Jun 15, 2016

In time for Father's Day: Inspired by the music that most captured the attention of his baby daughter, Italian-American pianist Alessio Bax has put together an album of 17 pieces to appeal to parents, children and those discovering classical music.

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The mystery of the missing melody: Part 2

Jun 8, 2016

Writer Hailey Colwell heard a piece of piano music drifting through the walls - a melody she remembered from long ago. What was that song?