American Anthem: The Complete Series
Fifty great stories about 50 galvanizing songs, plus essays, conversations and a wild and wonderful playlist: It's all here. Explore the entirety of NPR's American Anthem series.
Music & Culture
Igor Levit: Tiny Desk Concert
The insightful pianist offers a Beethoven bonanza, ranging from the mesmerizing pulse of the popular "Moonlight" Sonata to flashes of wry humor and tender beauty.
Collection Showcases Leonard Cohen Was 'Preoccupied With Brokenness'
Musician Leonard Cohen left behind many unpublished poems and lyrics when he died in 2016. Now his son Adam, who spoke to Fresh Air in 2018, has a new album of his dad's songs, Thanks for the Dance.
The Rise Of Urbano In The 2010s: An Alt.Latino/All Songs Considered Crossover
Felix Contreras traces the decade-long rise of sociological and musical forces that eventually birthed and cemented a style now called urbano.
Kelsey Waldon Represents The Neo-Traditional Scene Burgeoning In Nashville
Waldon's new album, White Noise / White Lines, was released on John Prine's Oh Boy Records. She is the first signee to the label in 15 years.
Dessa: How Can You Fall Out Of Love?
For years, musician Dessa tried to get over a toxic relationship. But she couldn't figure out how — until she tried something unconventional: using neuroscience to dull her feelings for her ex.
Beck's 'Hyperspace' Is A Technicolor Breakup Album (With Beats By Pharrell)
Fans have come to know two sides of Beck — the moody balladeer and the peppy funk surrealist. His latest is a dizzying hybrid of the two, born from the emotional havoc of a midlife divorce.
Grammy Nominations In Hand, Bon Iver Releases Its First Video Since 2012
On Wednesday, the band was nominated for four Grammy Awards, including album and record of the year. Now, it's unveiled a thoughtful new video for "Naeem."
Alt.Latino Playlist: Old And New Friends
We introduce the world to a Brazilian artist you should know along with some musical surprises full of fun and innovation.
A Mambo Expedition In The Valley Of The Sun
Jazz Night stops by the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Hear a recap of a tour — the museum hosts more than 370 exhibits — and a performance by mambo big band Orquesta Akokán.