First Listen: Willie Nelson, 'Last Man Standing'
The country music legend is still writing and recording original material at age 84. His latest stresses good cheer in the face of hard times.
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The RiverRun International Film Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The RiverRun International Film Festival is in full swing at venues across the Triad.
How Rhiannon Giddens Reconstructs Black Pain With The Banjo
The renowned folk songwriter stops by NPR's Washington D.C. headquarters to play two songs from her latest album and discuss the historical African-American roots of her music and of her instrument.
Tiny Desk Concerts At 10: How One Miserable Show Led To A Magical Concert Series
How Laura Gibson's "terrible-feeling" concert experience led to the birth of the Tiny Desk concert series 10 years ago.
Bearing Musical Witness To John B. McLemore, The Late Protagonist Of 'S-Town'
Before his death in 2015, the subject of the hit podcast made music inspired by painter and ambient musician Tor Lundvall. Now, Lundvall is paying tribute to McLemore in return.
Juliana Hatfield Sings The Hits Of 'Old Friend' Olivia Newton-John
Though she's known for her contributions to '90s indie rock, Hatfield goes back to one of her earliest musical inspirations for her new album of Olivia Newton-John covers.
Laura Veirs' 'The Lookout' Is A Soundtrack For Turbulent Times
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Laura Veirs of Portland, Ore., about her new album, The Lookout. She says it addresses the fleeting beauty of life in a chaotic post-election America.
Ariana Grande's 'No Tears Left To Cry' Pushes Past Grief
If nothing else, "No Tears" eases Ariana Grande back into the public eye as a pop star without the weight of the Manchester tragedies breaking her.
A Conversation About Kanye West, Twitter Philosopher
Sam Sanders, host of NPR's It's Been a Minute contextualizes the philosophy of Kanye West, as discerned from the rapper's recent string of inspiring tweets.
Swedish Electronic Dance Music DJ Avicii Dies At 28
Swedish musician and DJ Avicii has died at 28. NPR's Ari Shaprio talks with KCRW's Jason Bentley about his career.