A Deeper Listen To Anthems Of All Kinds
These songs have the power to say what we feel, even when we can't say them ourselves. We listen back to some of our favorite stories from NPR's American Anthem series.
Music & Culture
Alt.Latino Playlist: J Balvin & Bad Bunny's Ukulele Jam, Bruja Energy, More
A slice of J Balvin and Bad Bunny's Oasis, a new track from Spain's La Mala and a nice samba party from Rua de Pretas.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Alan Reid At Swannanoa
Scottish singer, songwriter and former Battlefield Band member Alan Reid visits Traditional Song Week at the Swannanoa Gathering.
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
Hear something new and adventurous for every playlist, including Big K.R.I.T., Black Pumas, Mattiel and more.
America, The Playlist
Stream a playlist of songs about the red, white and blue, perfectly equipped for a July Fourth barbecue.
Saint Sister: Tiny Desk Concert
The group from Ireland makes music that mixes the organic with the electronic, starting with a large, 34-string lever harp.
Why Taylor Swift Is Calling The Sale Of Her Old Music Label Her Worst Case Scenario
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jem Aswad of Variety about the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's master recordings, which her old label just sold to a new owner.
Pianist George Cables Is Both Carefree And All Business On 'I'm All Smiles'
Cables, who's experienced severe health problems recently, makes a comeback on a new album with his trio. The pianist's solos on I'm All Smiles reveal a deep sense of groove — and a mind at work.
Viking's Choice: Organ Drone, Purple Metal, Hypercolor Fusion
This week's mix features drone music performed on a pipe organ, ridiculously over-the-top metal from Japan, a wild avant-pop collaboration between Nels Cline and Cibo Matto's Yuka C. Honda and more.
Watch Lee Fields & The Expressions Perform 'It Rains Love' Live In Studio
Soul legend Lee Fields turned in a groove-filled performance with fiery energy and toe-tapping swagger for Morning Becomes Eclectic.