Marlon Williams: Tiny Desk Concert
Marlon Williams has a heart-stopping voice, is in love with a good, traditional blues or country tune, and writes songs about vampires and horror films.
Music & Culture
TOTO Celebrates '40 Trips Around The Sun' With New Album
Bandmates David Paich and Steve Lukather talk about releasing new music from their vault and leaving a pop culture legacy.
Dee Rees And Mary J. Blige Dug Into Their Roots To Make 'Mudbound'
The director and singer/actress both drew upon their families' history to make the Oscar-nominated film. "I think I'm always exploring this idea about the battle being bloodier at home," Rees says.
Oscar-Nominated Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson Dies At 48
The renowned film composer, who scored Arrival and The Theory of Everything, died Friday in Berlin, Germany.
Inside The Small, Significant Change Just Made To Canada's National Anthem
Officially, the lyrics to "O Canada" only addressed the patriotism of the country's "sons," until this week. It was a long road to change, as the politicians responsible explain to NPR Music.
Remembering Grateful Dead Lyricist And Internet Activist John Perry Barlow
Barlow, who died on Wednesday, was associated with the Grateful Dead since its early days. He went on to become a proponent of a free and open Internet. Originally broadcast in 1996.
In 'POST-', Avowed Pessimist Jeff Rosenstock Surrenders To Creative Optimism
Critic Ken Tucker says he former ska/punk musician's new record is filled with "angry confusion," but Rosenstock also reveals himself as a singer-songwriter with a gift for delicate melodies.
Across the Blue Ridge #112 - Classic Songs, and New country/Americana Artist Caleb Caudle
As usual, we open the show with a powerful collection of country, bluegrass and old-time songs and tunes, keeping us rooted in traditions as we explore new sounds. Segment 2 of the show featu
Natalia Lafourcade Continues To Inspire With 'Musas Vol. 2'
Her follow up to last year's successful Musas Vol. 1 is full of passion and emotion.
Ana Tijoux Redefines Herself With Latin Folk Music
The Chilean MC switches to Latin folk music and emotional singing for her upcoming album.