Ice Cube Leaves Bill Maher Shaken And Stirred Over The N-Word
25 years after Death Certificate, the OG reprises his role as rap's most potent race critic.
Music & Culture
Don't Call It Nostalgia: ALA.NI's Done This For Years
With a cabaret star for a great-uncle and Julie Andrews as her role model, the British singer has been steeped in classic pop all her life. "I just did what I grew up listening to," she says.
First Listen: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, 'The Nashville Sound'
With eyes clear and nerves jangled, Isbell wrestles with unpleasant social and political realities on his sixth studio album.
After 7 Decades, Sonny Rollins Can't Get Music Off His Mind
The legendary saxophonist, who recently donated his personal archives, speaks with Christian McBride and Audie Cornish about improvisation, innovation, mentorship and legacy.
First Listen: Beth Ditto, 'Fake Sugar'
The Gossip singer's solo debut recasts her as a versatile, pop-minded rock star who can still shake the rafters with her voice when the moment calls for it.
When Times Are Hard, Paramore Calls On '80s Pep
The trio's new album, After Laughter, sets bleak lyrics against summertime grooves. Taylor York, Hayley Williams and Zac Farro talk about that contrast and having faith in God and each other.
Alt.Latino's Favorite Music Of 2017 (So Far)
Felix Contreras joins NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro to share three standout Latin-alternative albums from the first half of the year.
With Help From Friends And Family, Glen Campbell Says 'Adiós'
His daughter Ashley Campbell and producer Carl Jackson reflect on the joy and laughter that went into making his final album, recorded a year after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
In Birmingham, John Paul White Shares Songs And Stories
The Alabama musician played the music you hear between stories during Weekend Edition's live broadcast from Birmingham. Here, he performs two songs from his latest solo album, Beulah.
Birmingham's Place In Rock 'N' Roll History
"Birmingham Bounce" was a pop song by Sidney "Hardrock" Gunter. Some people consider it the first rock 'n' roll record ever produced.