Encore: Comedian Jon Benjamin Records Experimental Jazz Album
Voice actor and comedian H. Jon Benjamin released a jazz album in which he plays piano. Unfortunately, he cannot play the piano at all.
Music Interviews
Barbra Streisand On Broadway, Hollywood — And Siri
Streisand's latest album is Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway, a collection of duets with film stars. NPR's Scott Simon caught her in a stolen moment between tour stops.
Charlene Kaye: 'It's Hard To Be What You Don't See'
The San Fermin singer, who has a new solo EP, says she wants to be a model for Asian-American girls who don't see themselves represented in rock music.
Portable Takes Us Inside His New Album, 'Alan Abrahams,' Track By Track
"I wanted to make an album that brings out emotions," the South African producer says. Listen to every track and read Abrahams' comments on each one.
Zooming In On The Creative Process, One Artist At A Time
Audie Cornish speaks with NPR's Jason King about the new documentary series Noteworthy, in which he profiles prominent musicians and reveals the secrets behind how they write, produce and record.
In 'Uproot,' A DJ Traces Modern Music's Tangled Family Tree
Jace Clayton, best known for his work as DJ /rupture, speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about his first book, Uproot: Travels in 21st-Century Music and Digital Culture.
On 'Siete Raíces,' Dengue Dengue Dengue Fuses Techno And Tradition
The Peruvian electronic duo's influences range from Colombian guacharaca to dub techno. Members Rafael Pereira and Felipe Salmon break down each component of their sound.
Maxwell And The 20-Year Friendship That Defines His Sound
When the R&B icon first met producer Hod David, he thought to himself, "I've met the person who's going to change everything."
A Moment With Nao, Soul Singer On The Verge
The 31-year-old former backup singer is one of the most buzzed-about voices to come out of London in years.
Killing Me Sharply With Her Song: The Improbable Story Of Florence Foster Jenkins
A Manhattan socialite, who sold out Carnegie Hall in 1944 despite having a very dodgy voice, inspired a new movie starring Meryl Streep — and aided generations of actual singers.