Songs We Love: Lizz Wright, 'Seems I'm Never Tired Lovin' You'
Wright tells NPR that this Nina Simone song is "literally the statement of belonging and affection." A full gospel choir gives it an old, marching, rocking feel.
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First Listen: Nicole Atkins, 'Goodnight Rhonda Lee'
Atkins' 11-song set depicts high-stakes personal struggles, but the Nashville-based pop singer doesn't treat them as somber affairs.
First Listen: Daphni, 'Fabriclive 93'
The new album from Caribou's Dan Snaith is a continuous mix consisting entirely of brand new music and exclusive remixes.
Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' Sets New Record For YouTube Views
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR Music's Andrew Flanagan about Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" setting the new record for YouTube views.
Empress Of's Message To Haters And Saboteurs: 'Go To Hell'
Co-written by Caroline Polachek (formerly of Chairlift), artist and producer Lorely Rodriguez is unruffled and direct on her latest song since her 2015 debut Me.
Spotify Is Accused Of Creating Fake Artists — But What Is A Fake Artist?
The streaming service has been at the center of a controversy regarding songs made by artists who don't appear to exist anywhere else on the web. If a song exists, can it be fake?
Paul Shaffer On World Cafe
With a career defined by his stint as one of the most lovable bandleaders on late-night TV, Shaffer now brings The World's Most Dangerous Band to World Cafe for a performance and interview.
'Graceland' Guitarist And Arranger Ray Phiri Dies, Age 70
The South African guitarist and vocalist was best known in the U.S. for his collaboration with Paul Simon on the iconic album Graceland -- but at home, he was a jazz fusion star.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Made In America
Hear the sounds of the Irish traditional music scene in the U.S., from the 1920s to today.
Songs We Love: Mura Masa, 'Second 2 None (Feat. Christine And The Queens)'
Héloïse Letissier, the magnetic French pop sensation behind Christine And The Queens, sings over a masterful mix of styles and sounds inspired by London's vibrant underground.