'Rootless And Ruthless': Nadia Tehran Invokes Life In The Diaspora
Born in Sweden to Iranian parents, musician Nadia Tehran uses her debut album, Dozakh: All Lovers Hell, to chronicle her heritage.
Music Interviews
'Tales Of America' Examines The Elusive American Dream
In an interview that aired earlier this year, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with J.S. Ondara about his album, Tales of America.
Finding 'The Balance': Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Looks To Past, Present And Future
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with legendary South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim about his latest album, The Balance.
After Years Apart, The Black Keys Get Back To Basics
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney speak with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about stripping down their sound and process on their first album in five years, Let's Rock.
These Tiny Desk Contest Entrants Bring Mini-Symphonies To The NYC Subway
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Adrian Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd and Regina Strayhorn, members of the band Bandits on the Run and stand-out entrants in this year's Tiny Desk Contest.
The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)
Some say the glass of 2019 is half empty; others say it's half full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform so far this year."
Ben Dickey Lives On The 'Outskirts' And Takes A Star-Making Turn
The roots singer-songwriter shares songs from his latest album, A Glimmer On The Outskirts and how he ended up starring in a biopic directed by Ethan Hawke.
Johnathan Rice's 'The Long Game' Is Not Quite A Breakup Record
Though it serves as a partial reflection on his relationship with Jenny Lewis, there's more to Rice's latest album.
The Raconteurs Make Their Return: 'We Have This Chemistry'
The Grammy-nominated rock supergroup The Raconteurs are back after 11 years. Jack White and Brendan Benson talk about the band's latest album Help Us, Stranger.
This Tiny Desk Contestant Rapped A Love Letter To Her Immigrant Mother
Ruby Ibarra describes her art as unfiltered, a quality that shines through in her band's 2019 Tiny Desk submission.