Nas Denies Abuse Allegations From His Ex-Wife, Kelis
On Thursday night, the rapper posted a sprawling series of denials, complaints and his own allegations against Kelis in a seven-part letter posted on Instagram.
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How Sports Met 'The Star Spangled Banner'
"The Star Spangled Banner" has been played at major sporting events as far back as the Civil War, even before it was officially named the national anthem. How and why did the tradition stick?
Hear The Mountain Goats' New Surprise EP, 'Hex Of Infinite Binding'
"I miss the general spiritual realm of the EP and am hereby centering an intention to spend more time thereat," John Darnielle says about the 4-song release.
Sonny Landreth On Mountain Stage
Hear Landreth's first fully acoustic set in his 10 appearances on Mountain Stage since 1995, featuring Dave Ranson on ukulele bass and Brian Brignac on cajon and percussion.
Ry Cooder On World Cafe
Cooder and his band re-imagine some of those classic blues and gospel songs he loved as boy. He discusses how his latest album 'Prodigal Son' is ultimately about reverence.
The Music Soars As A Singer Burns Out In A Muddled 'Blaze'
Critic David Edelstein says Ethan Hawke's new film about country singer-songwriter Blaze Foley is best at its simplest: "When [star Ben] Dickey performs, the movie is great."
NPR Music, WMOT And World Cafe To Livestream AmericanaFest Performances And Awards
Over 25 acts will appear on the livestream, including Richard Thompson, The War and Treaty, Alejandro Escovedo, Cordovas, Kathy Mattea, Ruston Kelly and more.
Paul Simon Tinkers With His Classics On 'In The Blue Light'
The famed singer-songwriter says his fourteenth album, out now, will be his last. Simon also tells NPR's David Greene that he's ready to stop touring.
Jupiter & Okwess: Tiny Desk Concert
Jupiter Bokondji and his band Okwess play music that feels both African and American, with Jupiter's early musical tastes inspired by The Jackson 5, James Brown and the sounds of Motown.
New Music Friday For Sep. 7: Eight Albums You Should Hear Now
This week's essential new releases includes Paul McCartney's best album in 20 years, the funk and disco of St. Paul & The Broken Bones, dark and twisted sounds from the rap duo $uicideboy$ and more.