Pastor T.L. Barrett's Five Decades Spent As A Current For Our Sails
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with gospel artist Pastor T.L. Barrett, Jr., whose collected work was recently reissued in a box set called I Shall Wear a Crown.
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Iranian Singer Googoosh Raises Her Voice To Keep Her Nation's Culture Alive
Known as "The Voice of Iran," Googoosh was silenced by the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Active again since 2000, she uses music to keep Iranians forced to leave the country in touch with their culture.
Influential Organ Player Dr. Lonnie Smith Has Died At Age 79
Dr. Lonnie Smith, an influential American organ player and member of the George Benson quartet in the 1960s, died this week at the age of 79.
Maria Elena Silva, 'December'
Maria Elena Silva's voice floats like a feather swishing this way and that, painting invisible shapes with the wind. Her music, spacious and exploratory, does the same.
In Labelle And Beyond, Sarah Dash Could Never Fade Into The Background
Even next to Patti Labelle's charisma and Nona Hendryx's songcraft, there is no Labelle without the range and clarity of Dash's silver throat — and the trio's commitment to singing as equals.
What's An Unreleased John Lennon Tape Worth? Nearly $60K, According To This Bidder
The 33-minute recording captures Lennon and Yoko Ono talking to student journalists during their 1970 stay in Denmark. He also sings "Radio Peace," a song that is not believed to exist anywhere else.
John Mellencamp & Bruce Springsteen, 'Wasted Days'
John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen have discographies that go back to the '70s, but have never actually recorded in the studio together until now.
Eme Alfonso: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Cuban vocalist and her parents perform a three-song set from Havana for this stop of our "El Tiny" tour of Latin music.
Britney Spears Will Be Back In Court Over Her Conservatorship
A judge could rule whether Britney Spears' father will be removed as conservator of her estate. In June, Spears revealed she's had no control over her finances or personal life for the past 13 years.
Fan Of Spaghetti? You May Want To Visit Eminem's Detroit Restaurant
The idea for the restaurant — Mom's Spaghetti — is centered on the Detroit rapper's lyrics from "Lose Yourself." Eminem has been popping up in local TV ads for the eatery this week.