Circuit Des Yeux, 'Dogma'
On "Dogma," Haley Fohr collects and redistributes the sounds of a few cult genres – spaghetti western, avant-garde funk – and projects a modern mysticism for an uncertain age.
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Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse By Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is accused of drugging and sexually abusing a minor in 1965, according to a complaint filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Friday. A Dylan spokesperson denies the claims.
Bark Bark Disco, 'Borderline'
For Madonna's 63rd birthday, Bark Bark Disco slows down her early hit "Borderline" and invokes the personal whisper of a moonlight tryst.
Opinion: 13 Years After The Last R. Kelly Trial, The Culture Has Changed
The first federal trial against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly is underway. Tenacious reporting has explicitly centered the mostly Black girls and women who have accused him.
Rodney Crowell Talks New Album 'Triage'
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell about his latest album.
As Brands Reach For Diverse Customers, McDonald's Launches A Saweetie Celebrity Meal
Big companies are becoming more inclusive and featuring more Blacks and other minorities in their ads and marketing materials as a way to take a stand against racism, analysts say.
R. Kelly To Face Sex Abuse Trial
The trial of singer R Kelly on charges of trafficking, abuse, and racketeering begins Monday. Kelly is accused of abusing women and girls in a pattern going back years.
Russia's Iconic Leningrad Rock Club Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
40 years ago in the Soviet Union, a group of underground musicians opened a venue where they and their friends could perform. The Leiningrad Rock Club remains a legend of Russian counterculture.
Remembering Grammy-Winning Folk Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith
Singer Kathy Mattea remembers Nanci Griffith with NPR's Scott Simon. Griffith, a beloved singer-songwriter, died Aug. 13 at age 68.
Pachyman Returns With New Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with musician Pachy Garcia, who performs as Pachyman, about his new album, "The Return Of..."