There are, generally speaking, two types of streaming music services. The first kind — the type you play for — usually allows you to do things like create playlists, select the songs you want to ...

The last Saturday in August is Play Music on the Porch Day. People register their porch parties online, and create some free neighborhood music and joy.

The South-Asian percussion and sitar from Indian artist Arijit Singh combines for the rich sonic backdrop of “Sapphire,” while the first single from “Play,” the chanting “Azizam” (“my beloved”) is ...