Why The Contradictions Of XXXTentacion Are 'Difficult To Square'
Music critic Lindsay Zoladz explains how and why music fans are grappling with art and violent life of Florida rapper XXXTentacion, following his murder.
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Priscilla Renea Refuses To Be Quiet About Racism In Country Music
Dolly Parton, one of Renea's favorite singers, says you have to stay quiet to make it in show business. But Renea refuses to downplay her experiences as a black woman in country music.
Jill Barber Goes Pop, Minus Some Sweetness
The Canadian singer known for folk and jazz switches genres, this time to write an album about the place of women in modern times.
John Coltrane's Lost Album A 'Buried Treasure' For Jazz Fans
Never-before-heard John Coltrane recordings from a 1963 session are being released as a new album. John Coltrane's son, Ravi Coltrane, discusses 'Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album.'
Across the Blue Ridge #131 - Wayne Henderson & Presley Barker, Guitar Wizards
Here's an encore edition of a listener favorite – a performance by guitar wizards Wayne Henderson and Presley Barker at Muddy Creek Music Hall in July of 2017.
Watch Kamasi Washington Beat A Professional Gamer In 'Street Fighter Mas'
As a kid, Washington thought he was the best Street Fighter player in the world. Now he proves it by championing professional gamer Combofiend.
Your Favorite Summer Jams
From the sultry Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa song "One Kiss" to Korean boy band BTS's "Fake Love, NPR listeners share the songs they'll have on repeat this summer.
Kississippi On World Cafe
After some ups and downs, Zoe Reynolds persisted and independently released her debut album. Hear a live performance.
Crosscurrents: Converging Jazz And Indian Classical Music
Explore the influence of Indian music on the jazz and rock scenes of the '60s with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, prolific bassist Dave Holland and their international ensemble, Crosscurrents.
Bach's Mind-Blowing Goldberg Variations
These days, if you have a tough time falling asleep, you might grab yourself a melatonin, turn in early and hope for the best.