music-history

The iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But Dear Mama, a tribute to his mother Afeni, showed off his softer side – and still brings listeners to tears.

The enigmatic musician has released one of the most raved-about LPs of recent times. But they've done it without marketing or interviews – and you certainly won't find it on Spotify.

Becoming Led Zeppelin is a new authorised documentary that tells the "untold story" of the band, who are difficult to define.

The singer wrote her chart-topping debut single Wuthering Heights when she was just 18, beginning a unique career in music that reaches all the way to Stranger Things.

When it was first released in 1994, it made a mere ripple – but 30 years on, it is a track that reigns supreme over the holiday season. What is the secret of its success?

They emerged from 1960s Detroit with an explosive sound that paved the way for punk. As a new LP is released, those who knew them explain how they changed the shape of music forever.

Gang of Four's 1979 LP Entertainment! made shockwaves. 45 years on, it still speaks powerfully to today's youth.

A new documentary series premiering at TIFF explores the legacy of the group adored by millions of Canadians – but largely unknown to the rest of the world.