Watch: Justin Vernon, Bryce Dessner And So Percussion's 'Music For Wood And Strings'
For fans of Bon Iver and The National, here's music made by Justin Vernon, S. Carey, Bryce Dessner and So Percussion.
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Bolero Enjoys A Revival Thanks, In Part, To 2 Teenage Sisters
The romantic Latin music style was born in Cuba and migrated around the world in the 1950s. Now, it's enjoying a resurgence with a new generation.
NPR Music's 40 Favorite Albums Of 2018 (So Far)
We asked writers from across public radio to share the one album that's stood out during the first six months of the year.
NPR Music's 40 Favorite Albums Of 2018 (So Far)
We asked writers from across public radio to share the one album that's stood out during the first six months of the year.
NPR Music's 35 Favorite Songs Of 2018 (So Far)
Writers from across the public radio map pick the best songs they've heard this year.
NPR Music's 35 Favorite Songs Of 2018 (So Far)
Writers from across the public radio map pick the best songs they've heard this year.
NPR Music's 35 Favorite Songs Of 2018 (So Far)
Writers from across the public radio map pick the best songs they've heard this year.
BET Awards Celebrate Donald Glover, Anita Baker And 'Black Panther'
Host Jamie Foxx was there "to celebrate Black Excellence, Televised" — honoring Anita Baker, surprising Donald Glover and giving Meek Mill a platform to present his poignant new song.
Rakim: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch the New York rap icon perform "Paid In Full" and "Know The Ledge," as well as a new song for Marvel's Luke Cage, at the Tiny Desk.
Rare Essence On World Cafe
Go-go is an offshoot of funk that combines elements of R&B, hip-hop and blues. Rare Essence, the Washington D.C. pioneers of go-go, bring the get-down to World Cafe.