DJ Dahi: Making The Move From Bass Line To Top Billing
"My goal with this music is to not to have to be less of myself when I see people." says DJ Dahi, who's produced tracks for Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Tinashe.
Music Interviews
Stroke of Genius: How Derek Amato Became a Musical Savant
Derek Amato wasn't born a musical savant. He became one—almost instantly—after hitting his head on the bottom of a swimming pool.
'It Changes You Forever': Lady Gaga On David Bowie And Being Brave
In a conversation with Michel Martin, the pop chameleon reflects on two life-changing moments from the start of her career — one an enduring trauma, the other an explosion of self-discovery.
Marlon Williams: Americana By Way Of New Zealand
Williams grew up in the tiny town of Lyttleton, New Zealand. As a kid he sang in choir, but as a teen he found his voice in country music, a genre his Maori punk-singer dad introduced him to.
More Than Just 'Indie Rock With Strings': Ra Ra Riot On Evolving Together
The band is known for combining elements of rock, classical and electronic music. After making music together for over a decade, the members say they're aiming at a different goal.
On His Debut Album, 'Phase,' Jack Garratt Shakes Off Inhibition
The BBC called Garratt the "Sound Of The Year" for 2016. He's come a long way from placing last in the Junior Eurovision song contest.
Saul Williams: 'Let's Go Further And Further Out'
The artist and thinker, who just released a new album, takes us from the drummers of Burundi to Adam Ant, Octavia Butler to David Bowie, Rakim to Young Thug.
On Helene Grimaud's New Album, 'Water' Is A Metaphor And Motivation
An environmental activist as well as a pianist, Grimaud was motivated by composers' fascination with water. Each piece on her new album is inspired by it.
Toshiko Akiyoshi's Jazz Orchestra Brought The Club To Concert Halls
It's been 60 years since the Japanese musician moved to the U.S., changed the sound of the big band, and counted Oscar Peterson and Charles Mingus among her fans. It wasn't an easy road.
Nina Simone's Daughter Says This Film Gets Her Mom's Story Straight
The Grammy and Oscar-nominated documentary "What Happened, Nina Simone?" depicts the musician's downward spiral. NPR's Michel Martin interviews daughter Lisa Simone Kelly and director Liz Garbus.