Augustin Mawangu Mingiedi, Bandleader Of Konono No. 1, Dies At 56
Mawangu became Konono No. 1's leader after the 2015 death of his father, who founded the long-running Congolese band in the late 1960s.
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Singer Gord Downie Of The Tragically Hip Dies At 53
The rock singer Gord Downie died today after a long battle with brain cancer. The lead singer of the beloved Canadian band The Tragically Hip was 53. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Talia Schlanger, host and radio producer at World Cafe, about Downie's music and legacy.
Gord Downie, Singer Of The Tragically Hip, Dies At 53
The man who helmed one of Canada's most-beloved bands for more than 30 years died Tuesday night of complications from brain cancer, according to his family.
Hear Sleater-Kinney's New Song, 'Here We Come'
Recorded during the No Cities To Love sessions, the new single is part of the 7-inches For Planned Parenthood box set.
The Folk Music Festival That Started With A Spider Bite
Night of the Taranta, an Italian folk music festival akin to Woodstock, celebrates a musical tradition that dates to antiquity.
Songs That Say 'Me Too'
Women have posted the phrase on social media to raise awareness of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment. Here is a list of songs in which artists said "me too."
In New Video, Prophets Of Rage Gives NFL's #TakeAKnee Protest Historical Context
One week after Eminem's anti-Trump tirade, Chuck D's supergroup releases visuals for the "Strength In Numbers" anthem, meant to boost support for the NFL's #TakeAKnee protests.
Fever Ray Teases First New Music In Eight Years
It's been eight years since Karin Dreijer-Andersson released her debut as Fever Ray. Now a short video for "karma kinksters" suggests a new direction.
In 'Beside Bowie,' Sideman Mick Ronson Takes The Foreground
A new documentary argues that David Bowie might not have become the global megastar we knew were it not for his partnership with guitarist, producer and arranger Mick Ronson.
A Look At Eminem's Anti-Trump Rap
On Tuesday, rapper Eminem attacked President Trump in a four minute freestyle. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to NPR's hip-hop writer Rodney Carmichael about the significance of Eminem's anti-trump rap.