A review of Amaarae's second album: 'Fountain Baby'
American-Ghanian singer Amaarae just released a new album called Fountain Baby. The album sound is influenced by multiple genres.
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Aja Monet's debut album fuses art and advocacy, poet and performer
The poet's first recording with a band, when the poems do what they do, lends an emphatic new authority to her words, which she delivers with a hypnotist's composure.
Film composer Emile Mosseri on releasing his debut solo album
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Emile Mosseri - known for his work scoring films - about his debut solo album.
A lesser-known influence on jazz music: opera
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Givonna Joseph of Loyola University New Orleans and Gwen Thompkins of WWNO radio about the influence of opera on jazz music.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Shiny Happy People, Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, Jessie Ware's new album, and more.
Jenny Lewis embraces the Nashville sound on 'Joy'All'
Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis talks about working with producer Dave Cobb on her latest record, Joy'All.
Remembering songwriter Cynthia Weil, whose hits included 'Uptown' and 'On Broadway'
Weil, who died June 1, spoke to Fresh Air in 2000, along with her husband and writing partner Barry Mann. Mann described her as a "very organized" writer, who stuck with a verse until it was complete.
Christine and the Queens' new album is an operatic exploration of grief and angels
French pop artist Christine and the Queens' new album, Paranoïa, Angels, True Love, is both dreamlike and hyperpersonal.
Babyface: Tiny Desk Concert
The singer, songwriter and producer brought his timeless love songs to the Tiny Desk.
Juilliard fires former chair after sexual misconduct investigation
Composer Robert Beaser has been fired from the renowned performing arts conservatory after an independent investigation found that he had broken Juilliard policies and "misrepresented facts."