NPR Music's Top 10 Albums Of January
One month into 2020 and it already feels like we've got strong contenders for albums of the year.
Music Lists
Alt.Latino Playlist: A Tribute, A Hip-Hop Remake Of A Cuban Classic And More
Bad Bunny's tribute to Kobe Bryant, the Cuban hip-hop pioneers Orishas' uncleared remix and proud Latina joy from Angelica Garcia highlight the playlist this week.
41 Women Who Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Dolly Parton, Carla Thomas, Fanny, The Runaways and Salt n Pepa are just some of the women who should be in the Hall by now.
The 2019 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll
The results of the year-end poll of 140 jazz critics offered surprise after surprise, including what's likely the youngest group of musicians, and more women than ever, in the top 10.
The 2019 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll: The Fringe Fills the Gap
The organizer of NPR Music's Jazz Critics Poll says that as the pillars of the jazz establishment have splintered, there's new space for music at the edges of the genre to find recognition.
2020 Slingshot Artists To Watch
2020 is sure to reveal fantastic music from talented, emerging bands. This list features a diverse celebration of artists who've been here all along, but are only now getting to be heard.
Latin Roots: The Best Alternative Songs Of 2019
The playlist is a carefully curated selection of Latino artists who created intriguing, unforgettable and soul-boosting sounds.
Bob Boilen's Top 20 Albums For 2019
The All Songs Considered host shares his favorite albums of the year, from Big Thief and FKA Twigs to Billie Eilish and Mdou Moctar.
Songs That Bend Time: A Musical Time Machine For 2019
A playlist of 50 notable songs from this year, paired with older ones that connect with them spiritually or sonically.
World Cafe's Best Songs Of 2019
Some of World Cafe's favorite songs of the year include music by Strand of Oaks, The Head and the Heart, Clairo, Sharon Van Etten and more.