Rodney Carmichael's favorite songs and albums of 2024
In 2024, some of the most striking music we heard managed to be haunting and comforting at the same time.
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Historic German-language choir in Texas prepares for Christmas concert
The Austin, Texas, choir has been in operation since 1879. This year, NPR joined the choir as they prepped for their annual Christmas concert.
There's more to Christmas music than Mariah and Bing
DJ Robert Drake of WXPN walks us through the strange and wonderful world of Christmas music.
Legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres dies at 73
Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain died on Sunday. He united musicians from diverse cultures and shaped modern world music.
Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk Concert
The Grammy-nominated artist returns to the Tiny Desk with a five-piece band and a built-out, Americana sound.
A good Christmas song can set the mood. Others can ruin the mood
Some Christmas music is classic; some is cringe-worthy. Today we celebrate the latter. This is the music you play when you want your guests to leave.
Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73
Hussain's career spanned over five decades, during which he was revered as both a national treasure in India and admired worldwide.
Since 1879, this Austin, Texas, choir aims to preserve their German heritage through song
A German-language Christmas choir in Austin, Texas, has been in operation since 1879. NPR joins the choir as they rehearse for their annual Christmas concert.
Woman who accuses Jay-Z of raping her at 13 shares new details about alleged assault
The woman said that during the alleged assault, she tried to resist but Jay-Z told her to stop. She also acknowledged some inconsistencies in her account but firmly maintained that she was attacked.
80 years later, Glenn Miller's sudden disappearance remains unsolved
Glenn Miller was the swing era's biggest star. Then, he vanished without a trace.