Still Would Stand All Time: Notes On Prince
No black artist who came before him aggregated so many diverse people in the service of anti-normativity and perverse polymorphism; the world is a better and richer place for it.
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How Minneapolis Is Mourning Its Purple Son, Prince
The musician's hometown is mourning with solemn vigils, music-filled scenes and plenty of questions about how the artist died.
Cyndi Lauper Remembers Friend Prince
Prince gave Cyndi Lauper friendship, advice on how to navigate the music business, and one of the songs on her first album. She spoke with NPR's Rachel Martin about his art and legacy.
Family, Friends Honor Prince In 'Loving Goodbye' At Paisley Park Estate
Scores of fans turned out for a makeshift memorial at the music superstar's Minnesota estate on Saturday, while his family members held a private ceremony after his remains were cremated.
Beyoncé Drops New Visual Album 'Lemonade'
Last night Beyonce dropped some new music on the world. NPR's Rachel Martin takes a moment to listen to it.
Across The Blue Ridge # 17 - The South Carolina Broadcasters
The first broadcast from an Across the Blue Ridge Muddy Creek Opry show features an exciting trio breathing new life into some great old songs and tunes – and creating new music as well. The
I'm Not Sad About Prince, But Let Me Explain
NPR's Sarah McCammon grew up in a conservative evangelical home in the Midwest. When Prince died and purple filled her newsfeeds, she felt like an outsider watching a ritual she couldn't fully join.
In Fort Worth Opera's 'JFK,' A Tension Between Joy And Tragedy
The show tells the story of the last night of the president's life. "We took the myth of JFK and we really attempted to make him mortal," librettist Royce Vavrek says.
The Hackensaw Boys: Making Old-Time New Again
The Virginia string band has made its own brand of music since 1999. The members join NPR's Scott Simon to discuss the new album Charismo.
Prince's Songwriting Survives In Other Artists' Hits
The late pop music icon Prince left behind a lot of his own music when he died on Thursday at the age of 57. But he also was a sought after songwriter who wrote hits recorded by many other artists.