The Thistle & Shamrock: 2000 and Counting
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Music & Culture
After an extended hiatus, Alt.Latino returns to NPR Music
The NPR Music podcast Alt.Latino paused operations a few months ago to retool with a new co-host. NPR's A Martinez talks to Felix Contreras and his new partner Anamaria Sayre.
Allison Russell: Tiny Desk Concert
Russell and her talented band embody healing community; watch a performance of songs from her astounding, unclassifiable album Outside Child.
Jazz icon Dianne Reeves 'lost her breath' as Sheryl Lee Ralph sang her song at Emmys
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dianne Reeves, whose song "Endangered Species" was sung by Sheryl Lee Ralph when she accepted an Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy.
The man who shot and killed John Lennon in 1980 was denied parole for the 12th time
Mark David Chapman, 67, is being held at Green Haven Correctional Facility in New York. His next opportunity for parole will be in February 2024.
The Veldt, 'Sweeter'
On a standout from the soul-shoegaze band's first full-length in 24 years, guitar effects swirl around a psychedelic R&B groove that shimmers with beautiful bluster.
Namecheck, the playlist: Songs with shameless name-drops
When you write a song, you want people to hear it. But for some artists, that's not enough.
Remembering jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis who has died at age 87
Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis was propelled to fame with his trio's 1965 hit — "The 'In' Crowd." The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home Monday.
Ramsey Lewis, the pop chart's favorite jazz pianist, dies at 87
The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home on Monday morning.
A 1,000-year-old German boys choir is now accepting girls
Since its founding in 975 A.D., the Regensburg Cathedral boys choir has only admitted boys. But starting on September 12, it will allow girls.