The Unforgettable Jessye Norman, One Year Later
The celebrated soprano died suddenly a year ago, leaving her fans, including one NPR producer, in grief, but with many fond memories.
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25 Live Performances To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Here's a look back to some of the incredible live performances from artists that have been featured on World Cafe, Latin Roots and the XPoNential and Nuevofest music festivals.
The Good Ones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Rwandan duo perform a concert from a hilltop farm for one of our tiniest Tiny Desks.
Sarah Kirkland Snider's Mass, Rebooted For The 21st Century
When young composers explore old musical formulas, exciting things can happen. Mass for the Endangered is a contemporary twist on an ancient tradition.
Artemis Brings Together An International, Inter-Generational Band Of Women
A few years ago, pianist Renee Rosnes organized a jazz band featuring six female musicians sometimes joined by a singer. These jazz all-stars are in alignment on Artemis' self-titled new album.
Bright Eyes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott perform songs from their latest album, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, for our quarantine series.
Billie Eilish On Speaking Up, Staying Hopeful And Keeping Busy During Lockdown
Eilish and her brother and producer, Finneas, have been spending their time in quarantine writing new music. Hear about their songwriting process, plus a performance of three songs.
'Medicating With Music': How One Tiny Desk Contest Entrant Heals Through Song
This year's Tiny Desk Contest attracted plenty of talent, including standout entrant Mama Haze, aka California songwriter Meaghan Maples. Her song "On Your Side" was written during a time of healing.
How TikTok Has Changed The Music Industry
TikTok's fate in the U.S. is unclear, but one thing is: the video-sharing app has been good for emerging artists. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with LA Times pop music critic Mikael Wood.
The Thistle & Shamrock: New Late Summer Sounds
Hear new releases from Anadama, Skerryvore, The Black Brothers, and Luke Bloom.