When Ibiyinka Olufimi Alao was growing up in Nigeria, his father tasked him to go out and gather fireflies. The boy complied, ...

Experts say the more we challenge our brains as we age, the more resilient it becomes—and “learning a new instrument is a full-brain workout.” After the age of 40, the average brain decreases 5 ...

Yodeling has been officially recognized by the UN as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: We all know yodeling, right? Alpine men and women singing across verdant ...

“It makes you feel really alive and free to be able to play a big solo, especially right off the bat,” says Mueller, who ...

We’re coming from Minnesota Public Radio in the Twin Cities with guest host Orli Shaham. We hear from a pianist/composer who performs a musical letter to his younger self, and an autodidactic teen ...