On His New Album, Will Downing Pays Tribute To Mothers Of Soul
The R&B singer speaks with guest host Ray Suarez about the female artists who inspired his latest album and how he made their songs his own.
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Young The Giant Touches On Immigrant Background In 'Home Of The Strange'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sameer Gadhia of the Southern California band Young The Giant about the band's immigrant history ,and what they wanted to say about American identity in their new album.
How Can We Stop Sexual Assault At Music Festivals? One Group Says, Start By Educating
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to David Huggins, the domestic abuse coordinator of the Isle of Wight Council in the U.K., about efforts to stop sexual violence at music festivals.
Pump Up The Jams: What's Team USA Listening To?
What kind of music gets Olympic athletes pumped up when they're working out? Taekwondo competitor Paige McPherson talks about what gets her going.
A Rough Guide To Brazilian Music
During the Olympics, the world will likely be hearing a lot more Brazilian music. Betto Arcos, host of the podcast Cosmic Barrio, gives an introduction to some of Brazil's musical traditions.
A Parting Gift — With Legs — For Marin Alsop At The Cabrillo Festival
After 25 years directing the contemporary music festival in California, Marin Alsop bids farewell with Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance, a new piece composed for her by John Adams.
25 Years Marks The Final Season At Cabrillo Festival For Contemporary Music
It's the 25th and last season at the Cabrillo Festival for Contemporary Music for Marin Alsop, and composer John Adams has written a piece in her honor. NPR's Scott Simon reminisces with the Maestra.
In The Race For The Song Of The Summer, 'Panda' Runs On A New Track
In 2016, the fact that one of the biggest pop hits of the year owes its success almost entirely to the Internet is no longer a surprise.
Weekend LISTening: 9 Great Debut Albums
Many great artists take a while to reach their zenith, but how many artists' careers were defined by their first albums?
Musicians Descend On West Virginia For Appalachian String Band Festival
If you'd like to escape the presidential election, take your banjo or fiddle to this week's Appalachian String Band Music Festival, known as "Clifftop," in West Virginia.