'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist
Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott, and the efforts to recover her legacy.
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Chechnya is banning music that's too fast or slow. These songs wouldn't make the cut
Authorities in the Russian republic of Chechnya will only allow music between 80 and 116 beats per minute, though it's unclear how the rule will be enforced.
1983 hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' surges on the Spotify charts
Bonnie Tyler's hit turned up when people were searching for songs to put together for an eclipse play list. Her song was No. 1 for four weeks in 1983, and got new life in 2017 because of an eclipse.
R&B singer Clarence 'Frogman' Henry dies at 87
Henry scored his biggest hit in 1956 with "Ain't Got No Home." He retired from the club circuit in 1981 — though he made annual appearances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
What's a 'Soundie'? A new collection revisits this little known 1940s phenomenon
Soundies were 3-minute musical films which you could watch at a bar or club on a large jukebox with a screen. Film historian Susan Delson has curated a selection in Soundies: The Ultimate Collection.
Morgan Wallen arrested for throwing a chair from a rooftop bar in Nashville
The country music star was arrested on four charges, including reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. The chair, thrown from a rooftop bar, landed on the street close to two police officers.
Why jazz singer José James is obsessed with the sound of the music from 1978
Jazz singer José James talks about his new R&B crossover album 1978, which was inspired by the 1970s output of artists like Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Rick James.
Why the ambient music market is booming
Host Scott Detrow talks with Pitchfork editor Andy Cush about ambient music and the growth in popularity of marketing it as so-called mood music on streaming platforms.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Linda May Han Oh
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
Matt Lowell of Lo Moon on the group's new album and going back to high school
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Matt Lowell, frontman of the band Lo Moon, about the group's new album, "I Wish You Way More Than Luck."