July 16, marked the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test, the US military’s first detonation of a nuclear weapon in the deserts of New Mexico.

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan Nuclear weapons have not been used in war since 1945, although there have been close calls.

Two new renditions of Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall” memorialize the 80th anniversary of the Trinity test ...

Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, and Iggy Pop are among the many artists featured on new versions of the classic 1963 Bob Dylan protest song “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.” ...

On July 16, 1945, the United States carried out the Trinity test, the world’s first nuclear detonation. Today, 80 years later, the University of Chicago — the site of the first self-sustaining nuclear ...

For 50 years, the Kronos Quartet-David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola) and Paul Wiancko (cello)-has challenged and reimagined what a string quartet can be.

At 50, the Kronos Quartet Is Still Playing for the Future. The group, which celebrated its birthday on Friday at Carnegie Hall, changed music with its open-eared and open-minded approach.

Kronos Quartet, the United States’ best-known string quartet, famous for its crossover projects and advocacy of new music, has been celebrating its 50th-anniversary season with a Five Decades tour.

The major factor that separates the Kronos Quartet from other quartets is their eclectic musical taste and unceasing curiosity. They are innovators, creators; their focus has always been the world ...

After over 45 years, Kronos Quartet members, violinist John Sherba and violist Hank Dutt, announce their retirement. The group welcomes new members Gabriela Díaz and Ayane Kozasa as they enter ...

Kronos Quartet receives triple honors from the Library of Congress, including acquisition of their archive, D.Harrington's appointment as Kluge Chair, and 'Pieces of Africa' induction into the ...