Wild Child On World Cafe
The Austin band plays upbeat songs with somber lyrics on its newest album, Fools.
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Adele Returns, With A Restrained, Emotionally Controlled '25'
Rock critic Ken Tucker discusses the British singer's popularity and her new album, 25. "In a pop world overflowing with singers who want to blow you away, Adele wants to talk with you," he says.
All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2015
The year is almost over! Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton sit down with NPR Music's Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson to look back at the memorable moments and music of 2015.
Vote For Your Favorite Albums Of 2015
Tell us what your top five albums were in 2015. We'll compile a list of the 25 most popular picks on Dec. 15.
Scott Fagan On World Cafe
Hear the stories behind a reissue of the singer-songwriter's 1968 debut, South Atlantic Blues.
Songs We Love: Jaco Pastorius, 'Okonkole Y Trompa'
An electric-jazz meditation from the documentary film about the genius bass guitarist, and also features Don Alias and Peter Gordon.
Random, Helpful Brit Drives Public Enemy To Show In His Ford Focus
When the rappers' taxi cab left without them, a man in Sheffield, England offered to drive Flavor Flav, Chuck D and their entourage to a show.
Lizzo, Live In Concert
The Twin Cities rapper, who will release her second album on Dec. 11, won over crowds when she opened Sleater-Kinney's reunion tour earlier this year.
Songs We Love: Rusangano Family, 'Heathrow'
African-Irish rap trio comes with a timely mix of immigrant emotions from a first-person perspective that's as personal as it political.
Smoke Fairies Know The True Meaning Of Christmas
The holiday season has a dark edge in the new video for the band's song "Christmas Without A Kiss."