The Juggalos Marched: Scenes From The Rally
Photographs from the Juggalo March, held on Saturday in front of the Lincoln Memorial to protest the Justice Department's classification of their subculture as a "gang."
Music & Culture
A Mostly Typical Saturday In Washington, D.C.: Political Rallies — Plus Juggalos
Some worried the convergence in the nation's capital of a rally for fans of a rap group and two dueling Trump-related protests would lead to violence. But the gatherings remained mostly peaceful.
U2, Ed Sheeran Cancel St. Louis Concerts After Protests Over Police Acquittal
Multiple performances have been canceled over safety concerns, amid unrest prompted by the acquittal of a former police officer charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a black man.
Watch The Secret Sisters, Lilly Hiatt, Aaron Lee Tasjan And More Perform Live
No need to RSVP: Here's your ticket to the WMOT Roots Radio 89.5 Birthday Bash, live from the Americana Music Festival and Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
'Wide Open' Captures The 'Honest Emotions' Of Michael McDonald
McDonald describes his first album of originals in over 15 years as a "wide open conversation." He talks to Scott Simon about racial politics, fatherhood and backing up Chuck Berry as a teenager.
Heart's Nancy Wilson On Love Songs, Sisterhood And Her New Supergroup
Wilson rocked the 1970s with her sister Ann in Heart; now, her supergroup, Roadcase Royale, is releasing its debut album. She speaks with Scott Simon about the new group and her rock 'n' roll legacy.
Juggalos: A Primer
NPR's Scott Simon talks with pop culture writer Nathan Rabin about today's Juggalo march in Washington, D.C.
Episode 794: How To Make It In The Music Business
Behind almost all popular music, there is this hidden economy of music producers buying and selling sonic snippets, texting each other half-finished beats, and angling for back-end royalties.
What Does It Take To Write A Hit TV Theme Song?
The opening theme music from a TV show can become an earworm — just think of Mission: Impossible or Peter Gunn. For composers, coming up with something catchy is like trying to write a Top 40 hit.
After Public Battle With Cervical Cancer, Nashville Singer Jessi Zazu Dies At 28
Nashville-based singer Jessi Zazu has died at the age of 28. She had been publically battling cervical cancer caused by the HPV. Zazu was a member of the band, Those Darlins.