Challenging traditional sertanejo, Brazil's Gabeu creates space for queer love songs
Part of a new scene called 'queernejo,' the Latin Grammy-nominated Gabeu is reworking the conservative, macho stylings of sertanejo.
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Rihanna will take center stage at the Super Bowl halftime show
The singer, who declined to perform in 2019 out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline February's show.
Elton John was moved to tears by a surprise award from President Biden
"I'm never flabbergasted," the legendary songwriter said after being presented with the National Humanities Medal, "but I'm flabbergasted and humbled and honored by this incredible award."
Pink Floyd's founder won't tour in Poland after a backlash to his remarks on Ukraine
Local media reports that Roger Waters canceled two concerts in Krakow after facing criticism for blaming "extreme nationalists" in Ukraine for having set the country on the path to war.
Alt.Latino is taking over the mic at Tiny Desk concerts for Latinx Heritage Month
Alt.Latino has big plans for Latinx Heritage Month, including taking over the mic at NPR's Tiny Desk concerts.
Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81
Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet. His expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Industry, The Great British Baking Show, and more.
Elton John turned down megafan Trump's inauguration but sings for White House tonight
President Joe Biden hosts Elton John for a performance at the White House on Friday — a bit of a thumb in the eye for superfan former President Donald Trump.
How a whiskey-fueled meeting in 1949 led to Berlin's famed techno scene
All-night clubs in the German capital have long drawn "techno tourists." That might never have happened had a hotelier failed to negotiate the end of the city's curfew following World War II.
Pianist Chad Lawson seeks to heal in new album
Pianist and composer Chad Lawson releases a double album recorded at Abbey Road, joined on some tracks by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, violinist Esther Yoo and cellist/composer Peter Gregson.