Once a kid with polio from Tel Aviv who hated practicing his instrument, the master violinist says he's still learning, even as he prepares to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The hosts of Alt.Latino bring us music from Brazil and Africa this week. NPR's Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras talk to Rachel Martin about their favorite tracks.
Morrison is part of a small group of independent singers who are challenging the sound of pop in Mexico. She speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin abut her new album, Amor Supremo.
The woman behind "You're So Vain" has stories for days about love and music. On the occasion of a new memoir, she joins NPR's Scott Simon to unfold a few of them.