Love For The Lead Guitar: Guest DJ Eljuri
The accomplished guitarist, songwriter and vocalist dives deep into the world of the lead guitar with a playlist of her favorite classic-rock icons.
Music & Culture
Watch A Rare Frank Sinatra Performance Of 'The Lady Is A Tramp'
The 1962 recording is from World On A String, an upcoming collection of unreleased live Sinatra performances.
Hear 'Killing A Little Time,' A New Song From David Bowie
The newly released track from David Bowie, "Killing A Little Time," is an ominous, polyrhythmic rock cut that would fit well on his final album, Blackstar.
The Thistle And Shamrock: Fiddle Styles
Sample a variety of fiddle flavors from the wide world of Celtic music.
Songs We Love: Saba, 'Church / Liquor Store (Feat. Noname)'
With ethereal production from Cam O'bi, the Chicago rapper takes a hard look at how the prison system affects the West Side of his hometown.
First Watch: Corinne Bailey Rae, 'Hey, I Won't Break Your Heart'
In her new circus-themed video for a song about rebuilding trust, Rae gazes directly into the camera, challenging our protective masks just as she lets her own guard fall.
Watch Conor Oberst Play New Songs For The First Time Live
With just piano, acoustic guitar and harmonica, Oberst's new songs are stark ruminations from a time when his life got a little scary.
Buy An Album; Get Some Cremated Remains
Fans of the experimental rock band Negativland will get a bonus gift when they buy the new album — a plastic bag with some of dead band member Don Joyce's cremated remains.
On Chuck Berry's Birthday, A Crash Course In His Music
Berry, who turns 90 Tuesday, is a rock deity, but there are many for whom he is merely a famous name. NPR's Andrew Limbong was among the uninitiated — until now.
Ruby The RabbitFoot On World Cafe
The Athens, Ga., singer-songwriter embraces her pop side on her latest album, Divorce Party. Hear the conversation and performance.