Sense of Place: Nathaniel Rateliff is cultivating a new crop of Denver talent
The longtime Colorado resident talks about writing his latest album and running his own venue, called The Skylark Lounge.
Music & Culture
Amid airstrikes and armed conflict, Lebanese musicians hit a somber note
Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.
Powerhouse classical music producer Adam Abeshouse dies at 63
Over a career that lasted more than 30 years, Grammy-winner Adam Abeshouse made hundreds of records with some of classical music’s biggest stars.
'How Women Made Music' book looks at the role of women in popular music for decades
NPR Music's new book, How Women Made Music, looks at the role of women in popular music. From the Grammy stage to lawsuits, women have been the subject of protest and celebration.
Shaboozey and Sabrina Carpenter rule the charts as The Weeknd approaches
Two of 2024's biggest new hitmakers consolidate their hold on the top of the pop charts, while a pair of stars from a previous generation — Katy Perry and Lady Gaga — both stumble with new work.
Tune in to a mini-concert with esperanza spalding and Milton Nascimento
The pair perform songs from their collaborative jazz album, Milton + esperanza.
Remembering Cissy Houston whose career spanned generations and genres
Celebrated gospel and soul singer Cissy Houston, who belonged to an extraordinary family of musicians, has died at age 91. She was the mother of pop superstar Whitney Houston.
Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos — here's why
The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell’s early life as a boy growing up in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer.
Songs That Move You: 'Angel Baby' by Rosie and the Originals
Alt.Latino has a new story in its series, Songs That Move You. Listener Drisana Rosales talks about an old mixtape, with a Chicano anthem, that transports her back in time.
Gospel great Cissy Houston has died at the age of 91
Renowned soul and gospel singer Cissy Houston has died. She was part of a extraordinary musical family that included Dionne Warwick and her superstar daughter, Whitney Houston.