What Is Activism? Carl Hancock Rux Talks With Lara Downes
The poet and playwright wrestles with the idea of being an activist in America today in its various forms, meanings and misunderstandings.
Music Interviews
Man With A Mission: Miloš Seeks The Next Great Classical Guitar Showpiece
Recovered from a career-threatening injury, Miloš Karadaglic has his sights set on two goals: finding the next great classical guitar concerto, and erasing the taboo of injuries among musicians.
Marie Ulven Talks TikTok Fame, Sexuality And Her New Album
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Marie Ulven, who calls herself "girl in red," about her new album if i could make it go quiet.
Juan Wauters Takes On New Genres In New Album
Musician Juan Wauters talks about how he created a hip-hop song for his new album, Real Life Situations.
Busting Myths And Building Resiliency: Esperanza Spalding Talks With Lara Downes
The self-described "athletically creative" bassist, vocalist and composer searches for origins and originality while writing an opera with jazz giant Wayne Shorter.
Arooj Aftab's Newest Album Finds Light In Dark Times
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Arooj Aftab about her new album, Vulture Prince, completed after the loss of her brother and threaded through with themes of grief and longing.
Gospel Singer Elizabeth King Hits A Musical Milestone At 77
At the age of 77, Memphis sacred soul singer Elizabeth King is releasing her first full-length album, Living in the Last Days. She talks about it with NPR's Debbie Elliott.
Julien Baker's 'Little Oblivions' Goes Deep And Gets Personal
On Baker's new album, there's no shying away from the tough stuff.
On 'For Every Voice That Never Sang,' Kishi Bashi Is Confident For A Changing World
Kishi Bashi reflects on the Asian American experience and the pain of pursuing acceptance in his Morning Edition Song Project entry, "For Every Voice That Never Sang."
Catching Up With Laurie Anderson, An Artist Always Ahead Of Her Time
The versatile, eclectic multimedia artist and musician Laurie Anderson has taken stock of her life's work, pursuing reissues and retrospectives while always forging ahead.