Musicians Turn To New Software To Play Together Online
Since the pandemic started, musicians have been trying to find ways to play together in real time online. Two platforms — Audio Movers and Jack Trip — offer promise.
Music & Culture
This Thanksgiving, Put On Some Music To Soothe
It'll be a tough Thanksgiving for many people unable to gather with friends and family. But music can offer some companionship and solace. Conductor Marin Alsop offers some suggestions.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion's Year In Music
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with pop culture and music writer Taylor Crumpton about the artist's year in music and her debut album Good News.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Harvest
New releases from musicians are a bright reminder that they will sing and play and record their music even through tough times.
Latin Grammys 2020: Natalia Lafourcade, Residente Among Big Winners
In a ceremony that, like many this year, lacked some momentum, the Latin Grammys were able to find their way towards recognizing the promise of the present.
Megan Thee Stallion Shares 'Good News,' Her First Studio Album
Megan Thee Stallion is closing out a tumultuous year by releasing her debut album, Good News. The reigning Hot Girl linked with Beyoncé, SZA, City Girls, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Young Thug and more.
Play It Forward: Thundercat Eases Loneliness With Trippy Music
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Thundercat about his latest album, It Is What It Is, the importance of laughter and the artist he's grateful for, Louis Cole.
'Louder Than A Riot' Podcast Finds Evidence Rapper Mac Might Be Innocent
Rapper McKinley "Mac" Phipps was sentenced to 30 years for allegedly killing a fan at one of his shows. NPR podcast Louder Than a Riot explores new evidence that Mac is likely innocent.
New York Philharmonic Premieres Young Composer's 'Summer'
Grace Moore, 12, is one of the youngest composers to write music performed by the New York Philharmonic. She wrote "Summer" during the early days of the pandemic.
Code Switch Staffers Pick Their Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
NPR's podcast about race, ethnicity and culture digs deep into the Tiny Desk archives.