Maria W Horn & Sara Parkman, 'Till Margaretha'
A poignant blend of chamber music and drone set to an ocean of emotional energies.
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Renowned classical pianist and conductor Lars Vogt has died at 51
Vogt died "surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer," according to a statement from his representatives.
Horse Lords, 'Mess Mend'
The equinic quartet has elevated its captivating rhythmic pocket worlds to new heights.
Randall Goosby: Tiny Desk Concert
The young rising violin star not only makes his instrument sing, he offers music by composers of color.
A look back at the best songs of the summer
As the summer comes to a close, NPR's Stephen Thompson looks back to see which of his predictions for which songs would rule the summer came true.
Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Bruce Springsteen
In 2016, Springsteen spoke about New Jersey, masculinity and wishing to be his stage persona: "People see you onstage and, yeah, I'd want to be that guy. ... I want to be that guy myself very often."
Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Pete Seeger
The folk singer, who died in 2014, was famous for his songs about working people, unions and social justice. In this 1984 interview, Seeger cited Woody Guthrie as one his most important influences.
A lawsuit over Nirvana's 'Nevermind' naked baby album cover is dismissed (again)
Spencer Elden accuses the band of profiting from "the lascivious nature of his image" in the photo taken when he was a baby. Now 31, he is appealing the judge's dismissal.
Foo Fighters holds its first concert since the death of Taylor Hawkins
The memorial concert in London featured the likes of Paul McCartney and Queen, but the most special guest of the night was Hawkins' 16-year-old son, Shane, who took his dad's spot behind the drum kit.
Foo Fighters perform an emotional tribute concert for drummer Taylor Hawkins
The rock group played the first of two tribute concerts for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in March at the age of 50.