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Frontperson Missy Dabice talks about the Philadelphia band's new album, I Got Heaven.
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How Daymé Arocena left Cuba and found a freeing new sound in Afro-Caribbean pop
The Cuban jazz artist says she's never felt welcome in Latin pop. That is, until she came to Puerto Rico to record her new album, Alkemi, which expands her sound into R&B, bossa nova and neo-soul.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Wednesday
"I learned how to play guitar watching Tiny Desk concerts," lead singer Karly Hartzman says. The Asheville rock band translates its noisy, country-influenced sound to a quieter setting.
McLean's Scene: How Jackie McLean made Hartford a destination for jazz
At a time when jazz was not widely seen in higher education, the alto saxophonist brought the wisdom learned on the bandstand to the classroom.
Jacob Collier on the four-album project 'Djesse'
Jacob Collier's latest record is the culmination of a four-album project he calls Djesse. NPR's Ari Shapiro chats with Collier about the power of the human voice and the growth of a prodigy.
A timeline of allegations against Sean Combs
The rap mogul has been accused of sexual misconduct in five different civil suits since November 2023, dating back to the beginning of one of hip-hop's most influential careers.
Something magical happened when Britti stopped doubting herself
The New Orleans singer-songwriter makes a striking debut, with an assist from The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
There's a song that's famous for being a song that nobody can quite place
Ever heard a snippet from a song and just can't recall who sang it — or where you heard it before? A 17-second clip has become a viral music mystery.
New donors step in to buy naming rights where Philadelphia's orchestra performs
The orchestra used to play in Verizon Hall but those rights have expired. Richard Worley and his wife Leslie Anne Miller paid $25 million to have the hall named after the great singer Marian Anderson.
Virginia high school students take center stage for Black History Month celebration
High school students in Alexandria, Va., honor Black history with art, dance and theater.