Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

Then he started to play “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Many guitar heroes have played the national anthem. Famously, Jimi Hendrix performed the song at Woodstock, delivering an iconic rendition ...

As such, it is appropriate to consider what the transition means for Black America, and how its musicians have interpreted the “Star Spangled Banner” during times of stress in our racial politics.

Thousands of Canadian sports fans protested American trade policies at NBA and NHL games in their country over the weekend.

Despite the boos, Mandia handled the situation with grace, delivering the anthem with such passion that it seemed to quiet ...

Sports fans in Canada booed the American national anthem at pro sports events over the weekend. Fans at NHL games in Canada made their voices heard just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump ...

delivering a stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” “The Lord has blessed her with this beautiful instrument,” said Tim DeBoer, director of choral activities at Joliet West High ...

On Sunday, Toronto Raptors fans joined them, booing the traditional playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the tune switched to "O Canada" prior to a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Oh, say, can you hear that? Canadian NHL fans booed the Star Spangled Banner at an Ottawa Senators game Saturday, hours after President Donald Trump’s tariff on the country became official.