'Sesame Street' composer Stephen Lawrence has died at 82
Emmy Award-winning composer Stephen Lawrence, who co-wrote songs for Sesame Street and Free to Be... You and Me, died on December 30 at age 82.
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Some of the artists from journalist Ian Urbina's music project say they were misled
Journalist Ian Urbina recruited musicians to make music based off his reporting on crimes in international waters. Some participating artists complained they were misled about their side of the deal.
Music to pay attention to in 2022
A new year means a lot of new music. But what's worth checking out? A sneak preview of what you should be listening to in 2022.
C. Tangana embraces tradition on his groundbreaking album, 'El Madrileño'
NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Spanish rapper C. Tangana about his highly-acclaimed and Grammy-nominated album, "El Madrileño."
Banjo star Bela Fleck talks his new album and playing Carnegie Hall
David Gura talks with banjo star Bela Fleck about his new album, "My Bluegrass Heart," and about his Jan. 9 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Dave Grohl retraces his life-affirming path from Nirvana to Foo Fighters
After Nirvana, Grohl considered quitting music. But, he says, "Music was the one thing that had healed me my entire life." His memoir is The Storyteller. Originally broadcast Nov. 24, 2021.
In Memoriam 2021: The Musicians We Lost
A list of the groundbreaking musicians, producers and journalists we lost in 2021.
The music that didn't quite get the love it deserved this year
Staff from NPR Music highlight the sleeper hits that got lost in the deluge of new music in 2021.
Asiahn, 'My World'
Asiahn's "My World" is a daring and brave invitation to a real, grown-up love, delivered in a gilded envelope with a wax seal.
Shortie No Mass, 'Sunday in October'
Inspired by a viral explosion of her lone solo single, Shortie No Mass reintroduces herself to the world.