Heavy Rotation: Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Hear new songs from Portland indie artist Haley Heynderickx, Latin alternative group LADAMA and more.
Music & Culture
With 'HEAVN,' Jamila Woods Writes A Love Letter To Her City
The Slingshot artist talks about her love for Chicago, why she sees staying in the city as "an act of resistance" and the renewal she wants listeners to find in her music.
Singing With New Lungs In 'The Encore'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with opera singer Charity Tillemann-Dick, whose new memoir chronicles her double lung transplant, her recovery and how it feels to sing with someone else's lungs.
Shania Twain On Being Respected And Finding Her Voice 'Now'
After nerve damage, divorce and a decade-and-a-half break, Twain has returned to the studio with a much-altered relationship to her instrument. "The mic's become a very good friend of mine," she says.
Across the Blue Ridge #93- Fiddle Mentors, Sack Full of Songs, and New Music
This week's show brings us a fun listening opportunity in southern mountain fiddling.
A Record-Breaking Week Has Us Wondering: How Far Can K-Pop Go?
The septet BTS became the highest-charting K-pop group in history this week — but why?
Lilly Hiatt On World Cafe
You barely have to listen through a full verse and chorus of one of Hiatt's songs to feel like you've connected with a new friend. Hear a performance and interview from the Nashville songwriter.
Tony Caramia On Piano Jazz
Hear the world-class musician play classical, jazz and ragtime songs on this 2003 episode hosted by Marian McPartland.
Songs We Love: Simon Joyner, 'I'm Feeling It Today'
Originally debuted at Carnegie Hall just weeks after the election, the Midwestern indie-folk troubadour unveils a protest song for a new era.
What's The Meaning Of Life? Ask Protomartyr
Protomartyr lead singer and lyricist Joe Casey walks us through some of the thorny questions behind the band's new album, Relatives In Decent, track by track.