David Dye's Top 10 Albums Of 2015
This year, the World Cafe host fell for an eclectic mix of albums, including gems by Courtney Barnett, Kamasi Washington and Tame Impala.
Music Lists
Folk Alley's 10 Favorite Albums Of 2015
Jason Isbell was an obvious choice, as was Rhiannon Giddens. Can you guess who else made the cut?
NPR Music's 10 Favorite Electronic Albums Of 2015
From an American techno traditionalist to an omnivorous Norwegian wanderer, from ambient Canadian soundscapes to the Lisbon club scene, our favorite electronic albums of 2015 cross many borders.
NPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2015
Albums that we loved in 2015 swept us away, seduced us, reckoned with the politics that shape our moment or our nation and taught us something new about ourselves.
Latitudes: Our Favorite Global Music Right Now
After a trip to Havana this month, our global music specialist has her ears full of Cuban sounds — classical and jazz, electronic and folkloric. Hear the wave that new relations will release.
Recommended Dose: Our Favorite Dance Tracks From November
Hear a mix of the month's best electronic tunes, including new music from Robert Hood, Seven Davis Jr, Malory and more.
Billy Strayhorn In Five Songs
Though overshadowed during his own lifetime by his employer, Duke Ellington, the composer-arranger wrote more than 1,000 pieces. Here are takes on his most famous tunes.
Recommended Dose: October's Best Dance Tracks
Your monthly cliff notes to the best electronic music features new tunes from Ducky, Toxe, Len Leise and more.
Latitudes: Our Favorite Global Music In October
Art rock to bubbly pop — we've got fresh sounds from Japan, the U.K., India, Germany and Turkey.
AmericanaFest Preview: Lucette, Whitey Morgan, Oh Pep! And More
On this week's podcast, Bob Boilen, Ann Powers and Jewly Hight showcase the music they look forward to seeing at Nashville's AmericanaFest.