Michael Bublé Wants To Spread The 'love'
On his latest album, love, the Canadian crooner interprets classic love songs of the past century.
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'That Could Have Been Our National Anthem': The Power Of 'Fanfare For The Common Man'
Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" was written in 1942 after the U.S. entered World War II. It continues to command attention. This story initially aired on July 19, 2018. Read more here.
'LillyAnna' Gives Teddy Geiger Space To Express Herself
The singer-songwriter talks about coming out as transgender and releasing a new album under the moniker teddy 3 about her transition journey.
Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom
President Trump awarded the nation's highest civilian honor to seven people Friday, including Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson.
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.
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.