How do you pick 20 songs that define an era — that represent a sound that means so much to so many people? It’s not easy, but the first thing that comes to mind is “emotion.” The Philadelphia Sound, ...

Joe Tarsia, founder of Sigma Sound Studios and chief engineer for Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff’s Philadelphia International Records, died on Nov. 1 in Lancaster, Penn. The 88-year-old’s cause of death ...

Fans of the Philadelphia Sound will be able to indulge in some of the genre's iconic music next month at the National Liberty Museum. The Old City institution will host "NLM at Night: The Sound of ...

You don't have to be an expert in sound mixing, microphones, speakers, reverb, and amplifiers to appreciate good sound; you know it when you hear it. Good quality sound is not only capturing the ...

With the Philadelphia Orchestra joining the New York Philharmonic this summer as a resident orchestra, the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival boasts a symphonic lineup that no other summer series in ...

What: The Philadelphia Orchestra: Yannick conducts Bach and Brahms. When: Thursday, July 13, 6 p.m. Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail. Cost: Lawn tickets $28 ...

Thom Bell, the Grammy-winning producer, writer and arranger who helped perfect the “Sound of Philadelphia” of the 1970s with the inventive, orchestral settings of such hits as the Spinners’ “I’ll Be ...

Various Artists Love Train—The Sound of Philadelphia Legacy /Philadelphia International Records 2008 Love Train, 71 songs sprawled across four CDs, brings together a mass of music that has already ...

The Sound of Philadelphia, a celebration of “50 years of Philly Soul,” took place at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night. The show, hosted by Sir Lenny Henry, celebrated the Philly soul genre, ...

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s ...

This 71-track compilation of the best of Philly soul is packed with songs that range from good to absolutely crucial, and it provides an excellent look at a once-maligned, now-often-beloved sound.