Team America was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who first became known for their smart and bold use of humor. Before starting the group, they made animated shows and short films that mixed ...

It’s the middle of June, and I find myself at the interesting intersection of Black Lives Matter protests, celebrating the Juneteenth holiday, and enjoying Black Music Month—a celebration of the ...

Some countries have as many as four anthems, to represent different languages or tribes. Others have dark histories buried in the music and lyrics. Some are lyrical, others defiant; still others are ...

Music mobilizes emotion and poetry often communicates indirectly. When Tom Hanks tearfully played Maria Callas singing an aria (“La Momma Morta”) for Denzel Washington in “Philadelphia” he not only ...

This year, we celebrate 150 years of “Vande Mataram,” a song that rallied people during the Indian freedom struggle and also continues to evoke strong feelings of patriotism today. Vande Mataram is ...