Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 'Suede' (Live At SXSW 2016)
.Paak capped his SXSW set with the song that put him on the national map.
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SXSW 2016 Late-Night Dispatches: Friday
After a full day of concerts, the All Songs gang gathered to discuss the shows that blew them away.
South X Lullaby: Mt. Wolf
British band Mt. Wolf plays a delicate lullaby in Bob Boilen's hotel room.
This Thing Called Life: Prince Announces His Memoir In Style
In the mood to reminisce, the music legend announced he was writing his memoir, to be published in 2017, at an event that also included a career-spanning performance.
On 'The Very Last Day,' Parker Millsap Brings Apocalyptic Imagery To Life
"Music is spiritual: There's something about it that's sacred even when it's not a sacred song." On Millsap's raucous new album, Pentecostalism intersects with Greek myths, old-school blues and more.
Ta-Nehisi Coates On The Fight Over 'Nina Simone's Face'
Many people have decried the casting of Zoe Saldana in upcoming biopic Nina, but Ta-Nehisi Coates digs deep into why this choice struck a nerve.
Who's The Happiest Of Them All? And What's Their Music Like?
Okay, so maybe it's Denmark.That's what a new survey says. Then again, another survey said it's ... Panama! To celebrate, we're sharing a Panamanian playlist.
The Musical That Ushered In The Jazz Age Gets Its Own Musical
Shuffle Along, Or, The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed tells the story of an overlooked smash hit created and performed by African-Americans.
Coming Out Through Music: Philip Kearns
Radio Camper Marley Cain talks to Philip Kearns. In 2004, Kearns released a self-titled album in which he sings about his decision to come out of the closet.
SXSW At 30, With A View From Street Level
During her first visit to SXSW, Audie Cornish talks with festival veteran Stephen Thompson of NPR Music the festival's history, what people expect to hear and how it has evolved over the decades.