Music & Culture

Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda discusses his hopes for the National Symphony Orchestra, his idea of the conductor as Formula One driver, and his love of the rock band Queen.

The Canadian-born artist is remembered for his influence on other musicians, as much as for his own creations. His latest album came out less than a month ago.

Pink Floyd's music stirs up powerful feelings. NPR listeners share some of their favorite memories of the band and why the group's music matters to them.

Coming after previous Internet sensations like the Running Man Challenge, the Mannequin Challenge involves people standing still. So, they're not moving, but people are obsessed with watching them.

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen remembers what it was like seeing Pink Floyd play The Dark Side Of The Moon live, before most fans even knew what it was.

The Brazilian percussionist lives by the philosophy of "cultural cannibalism" — eating, digesting and regurgitating culture and information to create experimental music.

Watch the Danish producer perform the track from his latest album, Fixion, with singer Marie Fisker.

The historically languid band sounds like it's jumping out of its skin on the first single from its upcoming album, I See You.

As electronic dance music continues to experiment, D∆WN stands apart by making challenging pop music with soul. Redemption radiates defiance in its celebration of the self.