Songs We Love: Little Simz, 'Poison Ivy (Feat. Tilla)'
In a nostalgic love song produced by SHE, the 22-year-old London rapper opts for an atypically airy, emotional vocal delivery.
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Gucci Mane: Tiny Desk Concert
The rapper has spent the year on an extended victory tour. Here are the spoils, recorded in a stripped-down set with a minimal backing track and longtime producer Zaytoven on keys.
World Cafe Next: Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker
The British duo moves easily between folk and jazz on its latest album, Overnight. Hear two songs.
Blue Rodeo On World Cafe
More than 30 years into their country-rock band's career, songwriters Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor are still going strong.
'High Times' And High Notes: The Life Of Sebastian Bach
The former Skid Row frontman spent a lot of his glory years under the influence, but his first true high came from singing in Christmas mass as kid. He discusses his new memoir with NPR's Ailsa Chang.
San Diego Is Now Hiring: Civic Organist
San Diego is one of two U.S. cities with a civic organist. The job requires some very unique musical skills, including playing the world's largest outdoor pipe organ.
In Case You Can't Wait: A Preview Of Alt.Latino's Best Latin Music Of 2016
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras gives us a taste of his favorite Latin music of the year.
For Mavis Staples, The Music Of The Civil Rights Era Couldn't Be More Relevant Today
The gospel legend is now a Kennedy Center honoree. She discusses developing an iconic voice at a young age, her family's confrontations with racism and why she's a big fan of Chance The Rapper.
The Life Of Danny Barker, Who Saw Jazz As 'A Ride On A Royal Camel'
Barker played with everyone from Billie Holliday to Cab Calloway to Jelly Roll Morton. Scott Simon speaks with Music Inside Out host Gwen Thompkins about the late banjo player and guitarist's legacy.
Remembering Four Electronic Musicians Lost In The Oakland Warehouse Fire
One week ago, a fire ripped through an Oakland warehouse that was being used as a music venue and artist community. Hear the music of four up-and-coming electronic artists who died in that fire.