Jazz Night celebrates the lives we lost in 2023
This year, Jazz Night celebrates the lives of the artists we lost with a djembe tribute by Weedie Braimah.
Music & Culture
Jazz band the EarRegulars stop in for live music and conversation
Trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso and guitarist Matt Munisteri, founding members of the NYC band The EarRegulars, play tunes from their new album, Live at the Ear Inn. Originally broadcast Nov. 22, 2023.
Want to know what it's like to photograph a Tiny Desk concert?
NPR photographers share their insights behind their favorite Tiny Desk concert photos of 2023.
'Fresh Air' staffers pick the 2023 interviews you shouldn't miss
Interviews with actor Ke Huy Quan, pianist Jason Moran, humorist Samantha Irby, and media critic Brian Stelter are among the conversations that stuck with the staff of Fresh Air this year.
In Memoriam 2023: The Musicians We Lost
When artists die, it can feel impossible to imagine a world without their musical guidance. Yet it's also a moment to celebrate — not just their impact on culture but also inside ourselves.
Island Man
Since his death at 96, tributes to the singer and activist have centered his legacies in the U.S. But it's impossible to grasp Belafonte's larger meaning without first understanding his island roots.
'Music was there for me when I needed it,' The Roots co-founder Tariq Trotter says
Trotter, aka Black Thought, reflects on his childhood in Philly, his decades-long friendship with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Trotter's memoir is The Upcycled Self. Originally broadcast Nov. 7, 2023.
Statue of pop star Shakira is unveiled in her hometown in Colombia
Shakira has three Grammys, multiple platinum records and millions of fans around the world. Now she can add to that list a giant bronze statue on display in her hometown of Barranquilla.
Celebrate 2024 with Toast of the Nation
Ring in the New Year with electric live performances by Hiromi, Red Baraat, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra and Lizz Wright.
Directors pick the soundtracks for NPR's shows. Here are their own 2023 playlists
Have you ever listened to NPR and wondered who chooses those songs you hear between stories and interviews? We've asked four directors to curate playlists and set a mood.