Doyle Bramhall II On World Cafe
With a strong voice and dizzying array of guitar licks at his disposal, Doyle Bramhall II is a musicians' musician.
Music Interviews
'Dream It On Through': Dolly Parton On Her New Album, Inspiring Young People And More
The country legend talks about creating the soundtrack to Dumplin', the new Netflix film starring Jennifer Aniston that's inspired by her music.
'It's A Learning Curve': Alessia Cara On Growing Up, The Grammys And More
The Canadian singer-songwriter took home the Grammy Award for best new artist in 2018. Now she's back with her sophomore album, The Pains of Growing.
The Continuous Work Ethic Of Benny Blanco
The songwriter and producer has worked with Rihanna, Katy Perry and more. Now, Blanco has released his debut album, Friends Keep Secrets.
Glorietta On World Cafe
A bunch of exceptional songwriters and performers rent a house in Glorieta, N.M. for a week of tequila, hot tubs, home cooking and music-making. Just like that, out pops an album!
'Fight The Power': A Tale Of 2 Anthems (With The Same Name)
NPR's American Anthem series brings together two songwriters — Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers and Chuck D of Public Enemy — whose respective versions of "Fight the Power" eyed the same struggle.
Earl Sweatshirt On Resentment, Growth And Giving Yourself A Chance
Beachside in Santa Monica, Calif., Earl Sweatshirt spoke with NPR's Ari Shapiro about memorializing his father, working through anger and his latest album, Some Rap Songs.
Doe Paoro On World Cafe
The songwriting in Paoro's latest album, Soft Power, examines control, loss, struggle and a woman's place in it all.
Hozier On World Cafe
Hozier creates musical moments big enough to galvanize every molecule around them into action and tiny enough that they can burrow themselves in the hidden corners of your heart.
New Biography Chronicles Bing Crosby's Most Beloved Years
Crosby set the mold for the multimedia star: on radio, on the big screen and on record. The 1940s was the period when his star shone brightest and Swinging on a Star by Gary Giddins tells that story.