Watch Yo-Yo Ma Play A Moving Tribute To Going Home
The cellist and founder of the Silk Road Ensemble talks about how his concept of "roots" has expanded — and how music happens between the notes on a page.
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A Music Documentary Is 'A Trojan Horse,' Says Oscar Winner Morgan Neville
Watch the celebrated director of 20 Feet from Stardom discuss his latest film, The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Project.
Leslie Odom Jr.: 'I Want To Sing To The Moment That You're In'
The Hamilton actor speaks with Mary Louise Kelly about the Tony Awards, breaking through in his 30s and releasing his first album for the second time.
Jason Martin Explains Starflyer 59's 'Slow,' Track By Track
Slow is the first time Martin has allowed himself to look back on a long career. Martin shares his characteristically dry wit on album No. 14: "I'm like a minor-league ball player, man."
Sophia Chang: 'Don't Ever Be Afraid Of Your Passion'
"I'm a manager. I am in the service industry. The service industry. I'm Midas f****** Muffler."
Gospel Goes Back To Basics With '1 Mic 1 Take'
The new Motown Gospel project focuses just on the vocals and the message. Singer Brian Courtney Wilson is featured on the new live CD.
Gregory Alan Isakov: A Folk Artist In A Symphony Hall
After three intimate albums, Gregory Alan Isakov decided he wanted to build a bigger kind of song. He speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about taking his music to the Colorado Symphony.
C.W. Stoneking Is Blues From Down Under
C.W. Stoneking is from the Northern Territory of Australia, but his sound is old school southern American blues. We catch him on his first U.S. tour and talk about his new album, Gon' Boogaloo.
Olga Bell: From Russian Classical Pianist To Brooklynite Dance Musician
Though trained in classical piano, Bell has now ventured deeply into the world of electronica. "I guess I felt a compulsion to dance, to do something physical," Bell says of Tempo, her new album.
Paul Simon On 'Stranger To Stranger' And Why You Can Call Him Al (Again)
On his new album, Simon remains clever and biting, even when touching on difficult topics — some of them close to home.