World News Music & Culture The viral song 'Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu' narrates a salacious presidential scandal in Peru 8:04am July 16, 2022 by Scott Simon There's a Peruvian political scandal behind the viral "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu" song and meme on TikTok. Journalist Diego Salazar explains.
Music & Culture Latto, 'P****' 5:58pm July 15, 2022 by Ashley Pointer The rapper reads misogynists and politicians to filth on a powerful protest track about bodily autonomy.
National Music & Culture The debut album from NoSo is a postcard to a former, younger self 4:42pm July 15, 2022 Abby Hwong, who makes music as NoSo, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about getting comfortable in their own skin and their debut album, Stay Proud Of Me.
Music & Culture Singer-songwriter Geoff Muldaur performs jazz and blues from the '20s and '30s 1:49pm July 15, 2022 by Terry Gross Muldaur's new double CD, His Last Letter, traces the musical influences of his life, and is arranged for, and performed with, Dutch chamber musicians. Originally broadcast December 2009. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
Music & Culture Smash hit 'Gangnam Style' turns 10 today 5:03am July 15, 2022 "Gangnam Style," the pop song by the South Korean artist known as Psy came out ten years ago, topping charts in over 30 countries.
Music & Culture Ludovico Einaudi: Tiny Desk Concert 5:00am July 15, 2022 by Kara Frame The Italian pianist and composer brings his emotional and reflective music to the Tiny Desk.
Music & Culture Regina Carter, Kenny Garrett and Louis Hayes named 2023 NEA Jazz Masters 1:49pm July 14, 2022 by Nate Chinen The trio of players, all from Detroit, along with producer and author Sue Mingus, will be celebrated in a tribute concert next spring.
Music & Culture We Banjo 3, 'Gift Of Life' 1:15pm July 14, 2022 by Joe Kendrick The quartet performs a soulful meditation on self-discovery augmented by an innovative combination of instruments.
Books Music & Culture Remembering Richard Taruskin, a writer who made you care about 1,000 years of music 11:36am July 14, 2022 by Tom Huizenga Hear the towering – and polarizing – author in conversation about his 4,000-page book, The Oxford History of Western Music.
Music & Culture Curse Of Lono: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert 6:19am July 14, 2022 by Bob Boilen The band, led by singer and songwriter Felix Bechtolsheimer, performs dark but beautiful songs from its evocative 2022 album People In Cars.