Rostam's New Solo Video Is Heartbreak And Healing In Action
In a dance-themed video, his first since leaving his day job in Vampire Weekend, Rostam is front and center, playing with symmetry and isolation.
Music & Culture
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Hamilton,' Kanye And 'Gilmore Girls'
With the panel on pause this week, we bring you three great conversations about theater, music and TV.
Gaelynn Lea: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch the singer and violinist who stood out from 6,000-plus entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Gaelynn Lea performs two of these four songs with fellow Duluth, Minn., musician Alan Sparhawk of Low.
Songs We Love: Chimurenga Renaissance, 'Girlz With Gunz'
Pan-global hip-hop by Tendai Maraire (of Shabazz Palaces) and guitarist Hussein Kalonji, dedicated to "revolutionary African women."
Guest Dose: Daniel Haaksman
The globetrotting world-beat DJ and producer shares a mix of his favorite current tunes, from new Brazilian baile funk to the latest sounds by a Congolese supergroup.
From Television To '10 Cloverfield Lane,' A Composer Plays With Surprise — And Luck
When a film starts, "you have anywhere from two to 10 seconds to get the audience's attention," score writer Bear McCreary says. He gained this and other advice from his mentor, whom he met by chance.
Tedeschi Trucks Band On World Cafe
Hear the 12-member band perform powerful and expansive songs from its new album, Let Me Get By.
Discover Latin Musicians From The 2016 Tiny Desk Contest
This week on Alt.Latino, hear an incredible range of Latin sounds from this year's entrants.
First Listen: Dave Cobb's 'Southern Family' Compilation
The producer and guitarist presides over a graceful concept album in which some of country and Americana's biggest stars reflect on home.
George Martin Changed The Way I Listen To Music
The producer's work with The Beatles opened the ears of a young Bob Boilen to the possibilities of a song, and stretched the boundaries of popular music.