Music & Culture

Arya Shine, proud daughter of hip-hop and the man who runs all the @NPRHipHop socials, the one and only Cedric Shine.

Music & Culture

Rap Dads, Daughters And Sons: The Father's Day Episode

3:15pm June 17, 2016

Our producer, David Luke, father of David Luke III, put together this podcast, in which past guests like Danny Brown, Solange Knowles and T.I spoke about fatherhood and father figures. It's OK to cry.

Queue Listen Now

Music & Culture

Across the Blue Ridge #25 - A joyful collection of songs and tunes for Spring and Summer

3:00pm June 17, 2016

by Paul Brown

This week we hear from a varied group of piedmont and mountain south artists for a joyful, invigorating hour of listening. Bluesman John Jackson provides a serene rag he composed. Our m

Queue Listen Now

Music & Culture

Monty Alexander On Piano Jazz

2:44pm June 17, 2016

The Jamaican-born pianist, known for his rhythmic approach, joined Marian McPartland in 1991.

Music & Culture

Producer Nick Venet Recalls The Story Behind Bobby Darin's 'Beyond The Sea'

2:31pm June 17, 2016

In 1996, Venet spoke with Fresh Air about his friend's recording of "Beyond the Sea." (A version of this song is the theme of the new Pixar film, Finding Dory.) Venet died in 1998.

Queue Listen Now

Music & Culture

Return Of The Jazz Harp

2:11pm June 17, 2016

Brandee Younger and Edmar Castañeda are bringing the ancient instrument back to the music. Hear concerts recorded at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Music & Culture

Songs We Love: The 312, 'Touch Your Body (Moodymann Remix)'

1:49pm June 17, 2016

by Piotr Orlov

This instant house classic unites dance-music giants from Chicago (Felix da Housecat and Jamie Principle) and Detroit (Moodymann), and comes after a week of grief in the gay community.

Music & Culture

First Watch: Weaves, 'Tick'

10:51am June 17, 2016

by Bob Boilen

This fierce and fun Toronto band wants you to get out and enjoy life, not let time simply "Tick" by as it may for the character in this music video.

Alessio Bax with his daughter at the Tiny Desk.

Music & Culture

Alessio Bax: Tiny Desk Concert

9:37am June 17, 2016

by Tom Huizenga

In time for Father's Day, watch the celebrated pianist play lullabies by Bach and Brahms for his 22-month-old daughter, who nearly steals the show.

Music & Culture

Chord Change Shifts 'Morning Edition' Theme To Passionate Tango Music

6:11am June 17, 2016

Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne share a version of the Morning Edition theme with a tango flavor, arranged by a classical composer and local public radio host.

Music & Culture

Karl Blau On World Cafe

4:31pm June 16, 2016

Producer Tucker Martine joins the Washington singer-songwriter in the studio to play a few country covers from Introducing Karl Blau.