Bernie Worrell, 'Wizard Of Woo,' Dies At 72
The influential keyboardist and composer had been diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer. Worrell was a key member of Parliament-Funkadelic and played with the Talking Heads.
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Neil Young On World Cafe
Join in a listening session for Young's new live album, Earth, which also features field recordings of natural sounds.
Ralph Stanley, Bluegrass Legend, Dies At 89
Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley has died at the age of 89. He was perhaps most famous for his rendition of "O Death" on the soundtrack to the film O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Remembering Bluegrass And Banjo Legend Ralph Stanley
The Grammy Award-winning bluegrass pioneer died yesterday. He was 89. Stanley spoke to Fresh Air in 2002 about his career and his work on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack.
Benny Golson On Piano Jazz
A giant of hard bop, the saxophonist and composer performs some of his most enduring standards.
Songs We Love: D∆WN, 'Not Above That'
At this point, Dawn Richard — known these days as D∆WN — is simply beyond pop music. The Machinedrum-produced track celebrates cosmic desire with a video that moves the galaxy.
Guest Dose: Steven Julien Of FunkinEven
The don of revered electronic music label Apron Records is about to release his first album under his given name. He brings the future boogie on NPR Music's latest Recommended Dose guest dance mix.
Viking's Choice: Nathan Bowles, 'Gadarene Fugue'
A member of the Black Twig Pickers, Bowles whips a meditative clawhammer banjo melody into a fury.
Mashrou' Leila: Tiny Desk Concert
A rock band from Beirut gives a stunning performance, with songs that mix hedonism and heady, hyper-literate lyrics.
First Watch: Casket Girls, 'Tears Of A Clown'
The eerie Savannah, Ga. pop band wants to express its rage with the current state of our culture as it relates to freedom and race. They've written "Tears of a Clown" to reflect their frustration.