We fear the things we don’t understand. Songwriting can be mysterious and magical. It’s hard to explain what makes a song great when we can simply feel it. But songwriting can be explained. If you ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Prolific and iconic singer-songwriter Dar Williams has released an all-new ...

“In recovery, they have this saying: ‘You’re only as sick as your secrets.’ And I have very few secrets,” Mary Gauthier says. The songwriter isn’t being dramatic. In songs like “I Drink” and “Mercy ...

Book Binder, who died March 3, was known for Southern blues and hillbilly music, and great story telling. He recorded with Fresh Air in 1987, playing music and reflecting on his career on the road.