Across the Blue Ridge #152 - The New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters
Fiddler Eddie Bond of the New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters has received a 2018 National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Guest DJ Arturo O'Farrill: Making Music And A Statement At The Border
The latest album from O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is a collaboration with Mexican son jarocho musicians.
Tom Morello On World Cafe
The guitar legend talks Bruce Springsteen, Chris Cornell and his new sound on his latest album, The Atlas Underground.
The 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Reward Hip-Shaking, Deep Thinking
Pop superstar J Balvin started the night with the most nominations. But two of the biggest prizes — for Song and Record of the Year — went to "Telefonia," by venerated troubadour Jorge Drexler.
Boygenius: Tiny Desk Concert
Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers are all Tiny Desk alum, but here they play together at NPR for the first time as boygenius, one of this year's best surprises.
Meklit Hadero: How Can We Find Joy In Everyday Sounds?
Meklit Hadero hears joyful music everywhere: in laughter, nature, language, and even the sounds of cooking. She believes her job as a musician is to uncover joy and create music from it.
Missy Mazzoli Is The 21st Century's Gatecrasher Of New Classical Music
Classical music has a gatekeeping problem. Through her label-defying music and commitment to mentorship, Mazzoli is fighting to correct that.
Listen: Tyler, The Creator's Grinch-Inspired EP Is No Christmas Wrap
While inspired by his work scoring the new 'Grinch' film, this is no novelty release. Instead, the largely instrumental project feels like bonus songs from last year's Flower Boy.
New Music Friday For Nov. 16: 7 Albums You Should Hear Now
This week's list of essential new albums includes one of the year's most anticipated releases – Anderson .Paak's Oxnard, plus Mariah Carey's Caution, a lost Glen Campbell record, and more.
Anderson .Paak Gets Political And Satirical: 'America's Turning Into A Big Meme'
.Paak's latest album, Oxnard -- especially the song "6 Summers" — plays hopscotch between personal and political issues.