NPR's Scott Simon reflects on co-authoring book with Tony Bennett
NPR's Michel Martin remembers the legendary singer Tony Bennett with Weekend Edition host Scott Simon, who wrote the book "Just Getting Started" with Bennett.
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Tony Bennett, one of America's great crooners, dies at 96
Bennett died Friday morning in New York City, according to a representative for the singer.
Former President Barack Obama releases his 2023 Spotify summer playlist
Former President Barack Obama shared a Spotify playlist featuring his favorite summer songs for 2023. His tastes range from SZA's "Snooze" to old-school soul like Aretha Franklin's "Dr. Feelgood."
Minimalism: a story told in 8 pulses
In their new book On Minimalism, musicologists William Robin and Kerry O'Brien capture the lesser-known stories of the musical movement and its development, era by era.
How Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' became a political controversy
The country music star is known for his songs about rural life, but critics, especially those on the left of the political spectrum, say his latest music video takes the nostalgic themes too far.
How Jason Aldean's latest controversy highlights current state of country music
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marcus K. Dowling, country music reporter for The Tennessean, on the controversy surrounding Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town" song and music video.
In search of tunes for your 'Barbenheimer' pregame? Look no further
Whether you're heading to the cinema to watch Barbie, Oppenheimer or both back-to-back, these themed playlists will set the mood.
Newly unearthed 1974 session by Clifford Jordan is a striking, one-of-a-kind album
The tenor sax player came up in Chicago and toured in the '60s with Charles Mingus, Max Roach and Randy Weston. Jordan's forgotten album, Drink Plenty of Water, mixes singers with a small ensemble.
Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar will release its first album in 23 years
The band said that they hope their new single "Everything Turns Around" brings a "positive vibe" that makes your day "a little lighter." Dogstar's "most excellent" tour starts next month.
Cypress Hill: Tiny Desk Concert
The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.