On 'Surrounded By Time,' Tom Jones Goes Beyond Simply Covering Others' Songs
Whatever you do, do not call Tom Jones' latest album a "covers album."
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What's More Punk Than Teens Screaming In A Public Library?
The Linda Lindas, a punk group made up of Asian and Latinx teen and pre-teens, went viral this week after a performance of their song "Racist, Sexist Boy" was posted by the Los Angeles Public Library.
Lights! Camera! Factions! Your Eurovision Song Contest 2021 Cheat Sheet
After taking a year off, the Eurovision Song Contest is back, and for the first time a major streaming service — Peacock — is carrying it live in the U.S. Here's what to look for.
'We Can Rock The World's Foundation': 1971 And Black Music In Revolt
The tension and loss that drove Marvin Gaye wasn't lost on his peers: In the same year as What's Going On, a wave of Black artists released explosive new work that put its politics front and center.
Remembering Record Store Owner Bob Koester
Koester, who died May 12, was the founder of Delmark Records, which released records by blues and jazz artists. He also operated the Jazz Record Mart in Chicago. Originally broadcast in 2003.
Remembering Marvin Gaye's Iconic 'What's Going On'
Marvin Gaye released his landmark album What's Going On 50 years ago today. We hear from artists and activists who were deeply inspired by the album's music and its messages.
Eddie Huang's Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
The director, author and chef likes to watch Tiny Desks while cooking. He teamed up with Raf Martinez, his producing partner, to share a list of their favorite performances.
The Band Lula Wiles Formed A Quarantine Pod. A Folk Protest Album Came Out Of It
Americana trio Lula Wiles join NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss their newest album Shame and Sedition, out May 21st, and how to make a protest anthem in the modern era.
Arlo Guthrie On Mountain Stage
Arlo Guthrie's 2012 Mountain Stage performance was a family affair, featuring his son and grandson, playing music to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of roots icon Woody Guthrie.
Maryland Repeals State Song That Called Lincoln A 'Tyrant'
Maryland, though a slave-holding state, did not secede from the Union and attempted to maintain neutrality during the Civil War. The song was a full-throated defense of the Confederacy.