The longtime drummer for the megaplatinum band has died. On Saturday, Colombian officials released a statement, saying they found evidence of 10 types of substances in Hawkins' body.
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks to Margo and Michael Timmins of the band Cowboy Junkies about their new album, "Songs of the Recollection," and their tradition of covering other artists' songs.
Ibibio Sound Machine is an Anglo-African band from London, and they've teamed up with Hot Chip to create the album Electricity. Together, they balance African funk with British electronica.
This soulful, guitar-filled R&B Tiny Desk Contest entry reminds us of how the best is ahead, even when the grind of everyday has us reaching our breaking point.
In "A Knee on the Neck," composer Adolphus Hailstork and librettist Herbert Martin pay tribute to Floyd's memory and offer hope for the future – while wrestling with the realities of the present day.
The R&B singer's new project comes after she was featured on Tyler, the Creator's last release. Across 11 tracks, she demonstrates her acute sense of compassion, even as she sings about heartbreak.