Tejano singer and TV host Johnny Canales dies at 77
Johnny Canales introduced Tejano artists like Selena to the world with his variety TV show. Canales was considered the Dick Clark of Tejano.
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Full body scans miss the mark when it comes to improving U.S. disease prevention
Celebrity influencers are promoting the pricey scans to catch disease early, but a doctor argues the U.S. should focus instead on reaching everyone with proven screenings and prevention strategies.
George Strait sets a new record for the largest ticketed concert in U.S. history
The country music icon played before a crowd of 110,905 fans at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field in College Station on Saturday, according to Billboard.
PJ Morton talks new album 'Cape Town to Cairo'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with singer-songwriter PJ Morton about his new album, Cape Town to Cairo.
Kentucky town honors its music legends The Everly Brothers and John Prine
The town of Central City, Kentucky has three new statues. They're of music legends The Everly Brothers and John Prine who all had deep ties to the area and its musical tradition.
The Reverend Shawn Amos on his latest album 'Soul Brother No. 1'
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to musician The Reverend Shawn Amos about his latest album "Soul Brother No. 1." The album spans multiple genres including gospel, rock, blues and funk.
Chaka Khan tells us something good at the Tiny Desk
NPR's Tiny Desk is celebrating Black Music Month with a series of concerts lead by women, including Chaka Khan. NPR's Juana Summers sat down with the "Queen of Funk" after the show.
R.E.M. reunites for the first time in 15 years, performs 'Losing My Religion'
On Thursday morning, Mike Mills said that it would take "a comet" for R.E.M. to get back together. But on Thursday night, R.E.M. got back together to perform the band's unexpected 1991 hit at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Kierra Sheard: Tiny Desk Concert
The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
Every song is a novella for The Decemberists. The band has released a new collection
Colin Meloy writes novels in the forms of songs. His band The Decemberists returns with their ninth studio album, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again.