Janet Gonzalez's Song: Juanes' 'A Dios Le Pido'
Gonzalez's was deeply loved, despite being surrounded by violence and loss; "A Dios le Pido" is a reminder that you can always choose love, despite it all.
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Nina Gloria's Song: Question Mark And The Mysterians, '96 Tears'
The big sister helped raise her six siblings while their mother works two jobs.
Jeff Kopet's Song: Dire Straits' 'Brothers In Arms'
The father loved the message within the 1985 Mark Knopfler hit.
Electronic Music Duo Daft Punk Announces Split After Nearly 3 Decades
Daft Punk has announced their split after nearly three decades together. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer Simon Reynolds about the legacy of the electronic music duo.
Bobby Shmurda Is Coming Home. What Happens Next?
The rapper who ignited Brooklyn with his 2014 viral hit "Hot Boy" is set to be released from prison Tuesday. Louder Than A Riot hosts Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden say some big questions remain.
Julien Baker Will Join NPR Music's Listening Party For 'Little Oblivions'
NPR Music will host an online listening party for the singer-songwriter's new album, featuring a live conversation with Julien Baker and Mackenzie Scott (Torres).
Bartees Strange: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The budding indie rock star performs four songs for his quarantined Tiny Desk, part of our Black History Month celebration.
Country Music Continues To Confront Racism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rissi Palmer, host of the Apple Music show "Color Me Country," about the Morgan Wallen controversy and what the fallout says about the culture of country music.
Violence Erupts In Barcelona On 5th Night Of Protests Over Jailed Rapper
Protesters lit fires and luxury stores were vandalized and looted. Nightly, at times violent, protests have followed Pablo Hasél's arrest under a law that criminalizes glorifying terrorism.
How The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Is Diversifying Music
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Charles Dickerson, founder and conductor of The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, and cellist Hanna Innis about fostering diversity in orchestras.