Songs That Move You: Linda Ronstadt's 'La Calandria'
Our friends at Alt.Latino feature a listener's recollection of how Linda Ronstadt's song "La Calandria" moved her grandfather to tears.
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Some of Bob Dylan's most raucous rock comes to life on 'The 1974 Live Recordings'
Dylan's 40-show 1974 tour with The Band produced a live double-album later that year. Now, the music available from that tour has increased dramatically with the release of a new 27-CD set.
Historic flooding strands hundreds in North Carolina. And, Hezbollah leader mourned
Tropical storm Helene has left western North Carolina with catastrophic damage from historic flooding to a loss of power for thousands. And, Lebanon mourning the loss of Hezbollah leader.
Fabiola Méndez: Tiny Desk Concert
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
Kris Kristofferson, musical rebel and movie star, has died at age 88
Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.
An Atlanta tribute concert celebrated former president Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday
Former president Jimmy Carter turns 100 on Tuesday. To celebrate, the humanitarian's Carter Center organized a benefit concert in Atlanta this month that also showcased his lifelong love of music.
Jazz pianist Christian Sands on his new album 'Embracing Dawn'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with jazz pianist Christian Sands about his latest album, "Embracing Dawn." It's informed by a breakup.
'Wait Wait' for September 28, 2024: Live in Kansas City with Dionne Warwick!
This week, Wait Wait is live in Kansas City with special guest Dionne Warwick, and panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone
Golden-age rappers make a digital-age leap — and survive
On surprising new albums, '80s trailblazers LL Cool J and MC Lyte sound thrillingly revitalized, thanks to sharp production choices and a willingness to bend their signature styles toward the moment.
The final, posthumous album from SOPHIE stands out among the best music out this week
This week's new music includes the current king of bluegrass, electronic stylings from an RNB pioneer and a posthumous release from the iconic producer SOPHIE, who passed away in 2021.