Anthony Roth Costanzo: A Countertenor For The 21st Century
The resourceful singer is unafraid to bring opera — and his high-flying top notes — to unlikely places, from sixth-grade classrooms to the offices of NPR.
Music Interviews
Steve Perry Makes His Return
Perry's latest solo album, Traces, out Oct. 5, marks his reunion with his own voice. And yes, it's emotional.
The Gift Of Posthumous Prince Music
Rachel Martin talks to NPR Music critic Ann Powers about Piano & a Microphone 1983, Prince's first posthumous album of previously unreleased material, out now.
Puerto Rico One Year After Maria
A collection of stories from NPR News about the devastating storm and its aftermath.
Between Chaos And Desire: A Conversation With Christine And The Queens
Talia Schlanger chats with pop music's weird cousin about the new album Chris and its blurred distinctions between aggressive and vulnerable, masculine and feminine, identity and presentation.
How Kathy Mattea Got Her Voice Back With 'Pretty Bird'
The country singer-songwriter's voice changed in her 50s and, for a time, she thought her career in music was over. With advice from Tony Bennett and a voice coach, Mattea has returned.
Leon Bridges On World Cafe
Although Leon Bridges didn't perform live songs with a band for this session, he required no special prodding to croon a capella during our chat.
50 Years Of Sockin' It To The P.T.A.
In 1968, a song was released about a mini-skirt-wearing mom who stood up to the Harper Valley P.T.A. The tale of small-town hypocrisy and a clap back to slut-shaming made singer Jeannie C. Riley the first woman to top both country and pop charts.
La Dame Blanche: Hip-Hop Urbano Cubano
This special Spanish language Podcast Extra highlights a Cuban hip-hop artist in her own words.
Kandace Springs Is Nashville's Soulful Hidden Treasure
When you think of Nashville, you probably think of country music. But with her fusion of jazz, R&B and a little Americana twang, Kandace Springs is aiming to change that perception.