Santana On World Cafe
The band's original members from 1972 are back with a new album, Santana IV.
Music & Culture
'My Boo' Lands On Billboard Hot 100 Chart Again
The Billboard Hot 100 chart right now features a song that originally charted back in 1996, Ghost Town DJ's, "My Boo." Why? Because two high school students were bored in class.
Guest DJ: Weezer's Rivers Cuomo
Weezer singer and guitarist talks about what it's like to reach middle age, having kids, and how he stays inspired to write songs that still resonate with young people.
How Soul Great Clarence Carter Put Fame Records On The Map
Carter's influence on pop and soul predates his best-known hit, "Patches," and is still felt today. Rock historian Ed Ward revisits the early career and the lasting impact of the expert songwriter.
Songs We Love: Steve Gunn, 'Ancient Jules'
The opening cut of Eyes On The Lines offers a chooglin' mission statement scrawled on the back of a bar receipt.
Overcoats On Mountain Stage
The duo finds beauty in simple, honest songwriting. Hear a live performance from West Virginia.
Rihanna Launches College Scholarships For Foreign Students
The Barbados-born singer is offering scholarships to Caribbean and South American students who want to pursue higher education in the U.S.
Gizzle: 'I Mean For It To Matter'
She's the one behind the curtain of the biggest and best-loved rap and R&B songs in recent memory.
Viking's Choice: Stephen Steinbrink, 'Building Machines'
The gingerly sweet pop song is a great example of Steinbrink's ability to let listeners tie and untie vivid and unrelated images into something meaningful.
11 Very Different Opinions About The New Radiohead Album
NPR Music's staff really doesn't agree about the band's recently released ninth album, A Moon Shaped Pool. Not at all.