George Ezra On World Cafe
Ezra's sophomore album Staying at Tamara's brings more production and more sheen, but keeps his natural talents at the forefront of the record. Hear an in-studio performance.
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Watch Tanya Donelly's Belly Perform Live
The beloved '90s rock band performs at World Cafe Live as part of the Non-Comm radio conference.
Beethoven's Building Blocks: Musical Motives
In this episode, Peter demonstrates what makes Beethoven such a giant in the world of classical music.
Partner: Tiny Desk Concert
The dream of the '90s is alive in this Canadian rock band.
Harry 'Sweets' Edison On Piano Jazz
On this episode of Piano Jazz from 1999, broadcast just months before Edison died, the legendary jazz trumpeter joins Marian McPartland for a few classics and an original.
Phantogram Covers Sparklehorse For Suicide Prevention Foundation
The cover of Sparklehorse's "Saturday," along with a new original track called "Someday," honor Phantogram singer Sarah Barthel's sister, who took her own life two years ago.
New Music Friday: 6 Albums You Need To Hear Today
Notable May 18 releases include Courtney Barnett's raging rock, the K-pop band BTS, rapper Nick Grant and the psych-folk of Ray LaMontagne.
On 'Tell Me How You Really Feel,' Humanity Is Courtney Barnett's Superpower
The Australian songwriter's new album charts an internal landscape that holds anger and compassion in equally stunning measure.
Anderson .Paak Has Earned The Right To Frivolous Rap Fantasies
Anderson .Paak shares a hilarious, whiplash-inducing video for his new single "Bubblin.' "
Shaina Taub's 'Die Happy' Fuses Broadway And Pop
A handful of musicians cross smoothly from pop to Broadway and back. Shaina Taub is part of a new generation of young composers with a foot in each world. She talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her new album, Die Happy.