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.
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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.
New Album Offers A Varied Introduction To 'Queen of Gospel' Mahalia Jackson
In the 1940s and '50s, Jackson was the most famous gospel singer in the world. A new record, Moving On Up A Little Higher, presents never-released tracks from that era. Critic Milo Miles has a review.
New Negativland Album Comes With A Bag Of A Band Member's Remains
The forthcoming album from the experimental rock band comes with a plastic bag containing 2 grams of Don Joyce's cremated remains.
EL VY's Song Against Trump, New Conor Oberst, Kristin Hersh, More
This week's show features an anti-Trump song from El Vy, new music from Conor Oberst, Kristin Hersh, and many more.
Maggie Rogers' Pharrell-Endorsed 'Alaska' Now Has A Video
Pharrell made "Alaska" famous when a video of him reacting to it went viral over the summer. Now Maggie Rogers has a new video for the hit track.
Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
The Seattle band and the late rapper both received nods in their first year of eligibility. Chic received its 11th nomination.
Songs We Love: Lisa Prank, 'Luv Is Dumb'
Have you ever fallen so hard for a crush, you gross even yourself out? Lisa Prank's new video recreates the Singles scene where Debbie Hunt searches for love via video dating.
Chuck Berry's 90th Birthday Present: A New Album
Chuck Berry, the father of rock 'n' roll, gives us a new album announcement for his 90th birthday. CHUCK will be his first in 38 years.
Nobel Panel Still Knock, Knock, Knockin' On Dylan's Door
The Swedish Academy announced that Bob Dylan was the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. The mercurial songwriter hasn't responded to the academy's invitation to a December ceremony in his honor.