Ona On Mountain Stage
Hear the Appalachian rock band make its Mountain Stage debut in West Virginia.
Music & Culture
Encore Presentation: The Worst Songs Of All Time?
Carrie Brownstein returns to All Songs to chat about relentless earworms, annoying novelty songs and other songs our hosts think of as quite possibly the worst of all time.
Questlove On Prince, Doo-Wop And The Food Equivalent Of The 'Mona Lisa'
The Roots' drummer discusses the artistry involved in creating a great meal. "I'm more obsessed with the journey ... than the destination," Questlove says. Originally broadcast April 27, 2016.
World Cafe Next: Bonnie Bishop
The Nashville singer and songwriter reinvents herself with her new album, Ain't Who I Was.
Rich Cohen Tells The Stones Stories You've Never Heard
The writer's new book, The Sun & The Moon & The Rolling Stones, stems from his experience touring with the band in the mid-'90s.
The King Of Zydeco, The Supremes, Merle Haggard Among Recordings Joining Library Of Congress
Each year the Library of Congress adds certain sound recordings as national treasures. Curator of Recorded Sound Matthew Barton explains the cultural significance of this year's selections.
Music, Power And Politics Collide On Leyla McCalla's 'A Day for the Hunter'
A classically trained cellist with songs rooted in Haitian folk, McCalla embraces the intersections of art and history in her work. Her new album is A Day for the Hunter, a Day for the Prey.
At Mid-Career, Beth Orton Shakes Off Expectation
The British songwriter began her career in 1999 with an album that was a breakout success. Years later, she says she looks on that younger version of herself with the protectiveness of a big sister.
The Accidentals Come Home To Michigan
The young band recently released a single called "Michigan And Again." Though the band's three members do love their home state, the inspiration for the song came from an unlikely source.
William Bell Heads Back To His Roots In 'This Is Where I Live'
William Bell cut his first Stax records tracks more than 50 years ago. Now, he's back on the label. Bell tells NPR's Scott Simon about his new album, and remixing one of his biggest hits.