Lissie On World Cafe
The Midwest-born singer has moved back to Iowa, but her new album chronicles life in California.
Music & Culture
What Musical Family Has The Oscars On Lock? Hello, Newmans.
Between Thomas, Lionel, Alfred, Emil, David and Randy (yes, that one), the Newmans have more than 80 Oscar nominations. Neda Ulaby takes a look at this epic clan of Hollywood composers and musicians.
Wilco In 360: Behind The Scenes At NPR Music's Tiny Desk
Step inside NPR Music's offices with this virtual reality video for a front row seat at Wilco's Tiny Desk concert.
Songs We Love: Sufjan Stevens, 'Chicago (Demo)'
This early demo, newly released on a special edition of Illinois, offers a glimpse of an idea on the way to becoming a great song.
Viking's Choice: The Body, 'Hallow/Hollow'
The extreme doom-metal duo says its new song structures and textures were influenced by pop music. In other words, The Body is mutating, and it's all kinds of messed-up.
The 2016 NEA Jazz Masters Concert
Gary Burton, Wendy Oxenhorn, Pharoah Sanders and Archie Shepp make up the newest class of Jazz Masters — the highest honor the U.S. gives to a jazz musician or advocate. Their work is webcast April 4.
#OscarsSoWhite, But Here's How To Break Hollywood's Rules
NPR film critic Bob Mondello joins Alt.Latino to discuss actors and filmmakers who are showing the industry what diversity looks like.
Songs We Love: Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band, 'Harmonious Dance'
Guitar Hero Alert! Philadelphia indie-rock stylist and his quintet have a new set of instrumental jams that includes the score to a psychedelic dance.
Miya Folick, 'Oceans'
Watch a beautiful, choreographed dance and hear this song from a strange and wonderful new voice. Of "Oceans," Miya Folick says the song is the lullaby and the video is the dream state.
GIF Explainer: How To Watch Wilco's Tiny Desk In 360 Degrees
If you've never watched a 360-degree, virtual reality video, you're in luck: It's very cool, and we made some GIFs to show you how it works.