NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, ...

The cry of the rooster was one of the most familiar sounds in the life cycle of a first-century person, as common as the ...

Cohen began to publish poetry and then novels ... reckoning with joy in unexpected places. In “Bird on the Wire,” one of his most covered songs, he recovers from a crippling guilt when ...

Birds are widely regarded as symbols of freedom and eternity due to their ability to soar into the skies. Their symbolism exists all over the world as part of different cultures, religions, and ...

Other birds, of course, are singing in March, for example, the American robin, but it seems they are more often vocal at dawn ...

This innovative work bridges the enchanting melodies of nature with human creativity, inviting audiences on a journey where ...

Neuroscientists have found a link between vocal changes and the aging brain in zebra finch songbirds, which could help lead to earlier diagnoses for disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's ...

Bird songs are plentiful during the spring, but have you ever wondered why do birds sing? Find out the reasons from a bird expert.

“Song of the North,” at the New Victory Theater ... On a recent afternoon on 42nd Street in Manhattan, a mythological bird was preparing to take flight. Backstage at the New Victory Theater ...

Asa Shenandoah is a mother, lineman, creative and community advocate. Raised on the Onondaga Nation, she is steeped in Haudenosaunee traditions. Her work honors Indigenous knowledge, history, and ...

Look to the birds and listen to their song. Bill Tinsley column reflects on life experience and current events from a faith ...

The director Catherine Gund fuses work from multiple artists with archival footage and interviews to craft an exploration of Black resilience. By Alissa Wilkinson In this coming-of-age drama from ...