The Breeders celebrate 30 years of their alternative rock masterpiece
All four members of The Breeders join World Cafe to talk about the newly remastered version of their breakout album, Last Splash.
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21 Days of Musica Latina: Mexico
Every weekday through Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe dives into the music of a different country in Latin America.
J Noa: Tiny Desk Concert
J Noa came to the Tiny Desk to show the world what a girl from her barrio is capable of.
A son uses music to connect with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer's
A guitar player in a Southern California cover band spends every Sunday playing music for his mother who suffers from Alzheimer's.
Still there: Alzheimer's has ravaged his mother's memory, but music brings her back
After 18 years of living with Alzheimer's disease, Marti Kaye spends most of her time in a wheelchair, expressionless. That changes the minute her son Adam Kaye starts playing his guitar.
This weekend, stream live performances from the XPoNential Music Festival
The festival, held in Camden, New Jersey, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
21 Days of Musica Latina: Venezuela
Every weekday through Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe dives into the music of a different country in Latin America.
Wicked: Tiny Desk Concert
Broadway stars Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz defy gravity, accompanied by composer Stephen Schwartz to celebrate 20 years of Wicked.
LIVE NOW: Watch the Americana Honors & Awards
Watch live performances from Allison Russell, Bonnie Raitt and more as the Americana community reveals its top album, song and artist of the year.
'Swingtime for Hitler' explores the Nazis use of jazz as a propaganda tool
Hitler's Germany banned jazz, which was deemed degenerate music made by Jews and Black people. But NPR host Scott Simon says the Nazis repurposed jazz abroad to weaken British and American resolve.