C.P.E. Bach: Mercurial Diversions For Uncertain Times
In a new album of keyboard concertos, hear how J.S. Bach's son charted his own startling and original path in music that sparkles with unpredictability
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Betty Wright Packed A Career's Worth Of Music Into Her Youthful First Act
Already a veteran by the time she was out of her teens, the early career of Betty Wright, who died Sunday, produced many R&B hits, including a pair of songs that would become career signatures.
'SNL' Just Wrapped Its 45th Season: It's Time To Cruelly Rank Its Musical Guests
It is vital that we reflect on the most recent season of Saturday Night Live and mean-spiritedly rank its 18 featured musical acts from worst to best.
Heat Check: Shook Up, Shook Down, Shook Out
New tracks from Jenevieve, Yebba and Kehlani fall into the sweet spot of musical discovery that keeps you on your toes with every sample, flip and chord change.
Our Daily Breather: Gregory Porter On Learning Russian And Cooking Creatively
In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Gregory Porter has been honing his mother's knack for creative cooking.
Jazz Community Comes Together To Help Unemployed Musicians
The Jazz Coalition Commission Fund is trying to help struggling musicians by doling out $1,000 micro-grants through a nomination and jury process. Winners will create new musical pieces.
Augustin Hadelich: Tiny Desk Concert
Grammy-winning fiddler Augustin Hadelich brings one of the finest violins in the world to the Tiny Desk.
Betty Wright, Soul Icon Who Sang 'Clean Up Woman,' Has Died At Age 66
The singer is known for a roster of hits that included the songs "Dance With Me" and "No Pain No Gain." She died following a battle with cancer.
With Live Shows Canceled, Indie Artists Try To Adapt
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to singer-songwriters Lilly Hiatt and Caleb Caudle about releasing new music during the coronavirus and how musicians are finding new ways to promote their work.
Remembering Andre Harrell
Journalist and screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper talks about the life and legacy of Andre Harrell, the founder of Uptown Records, who died recently at the age of 59.