Angel Olsen's 'Lark' Finds Tenderness In A Torrent
Angel Olsen has become a master of characters who ache to move forward, but are pulled to an ever-present past.
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Watch A Live Webcast Of The 2019 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony
Hosted by The Milk Carton Kids with performances and appearances by Brandi Carlile, Elvis Costello and more, the ceremony kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Daniel Johnston, Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter, Dies At 58
The outsider musician struggled with mental health issues throughout his adult life but found devoted fans, including major rock stars. He was found dead at his Texas home this morning.
Mary Lou Williams, Missionary Of Jazz
In 1954, after several draining decades as a jazz composer, performer and mentor, Mary Lou Williams quit. When she returned, she claimed her true power as one of jazz's fiercest advocates.
R&B Star Raphael Saadiq Explores Addiction And Loss In 'Jimmy Lee'
The former Tony! Toni! Toné! singer confronts dark memories to create his first solo album in eight years.
Station Breaks: 15 New Songs From NPR Music Stations
Discover an experimental hip-hop trio and an infectious combination of new wave, disco and indie rock. Oh, and actor Jeremy Renner launches his music career with a new song.
Sampa The Great Finds Her Place
Sampa The Great has followed a long — literally, as in criss-crossing the world — road on her way to developing and refining a singular, stunning voice. "Now, I'm like, let's go," she tells NPR Music.
How To Swing Like Mary Lou Williams (Featuring Helen Sung)
Williams was known as "the lady who swings the band" thanks to her mastery of jazz's unique approach to rhythm. Watch jazz pianist Helen Sung explain what swing is and demonstrate how to do it.
Latin Music In The Heartland
We visit the third annual Los Dells Festival in central Wisconsin, featuring Café Tacvba, Salt Cathedral, Ximena Sarinaña and Natalia Lafourcade.
Come From Away: Tiny Desk Concert
Sixteen performers from the Broadway cast crammed behind the Tiny Desk to sing songs and share stories about thousands of airline passengers who were stranded in Newfoundland after 9/11.