Why Freddie Mercury's Voice Was So Great, As Explained By Science
Mercury is widely regarded as one of the best singers in rock history. Now, a recent study aims to explain why the late Queen frontman's voice was so special.
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Remembering African Singer And Style Icon Papa Wemba
One of the biggest stars to emerge from contemporary Africa, the Congolese singer made a huge impact on international high fashion as well as music.
Before Diving Into The Raging Flood Of New Beyoncé Thinkpieces, Read This
Beyoncé did a thing over the weekend, which means there are a million thinkpieces on the Internet today — on blackness and feminism and celebrity — for you to wade through. But start here.
Beyoncé Surprises The World Again With New Visual Album 'Lemonade'
Surprise has become a signature move for the superstar, who dropped her sixth studio album during an HBO special Saturday. It follows a sweeping narrative arc of rage to redemption.
Still Would Stand All Time: Notes On Prince
No black artist who came before him aggregated so many diverse people in the service of anti-normativity and perverse polymorphism; the world is a better and richer place for it.
Beyoncé Drops New Visual Album 'Lemonade'
Last night Beyonce dropped some new music on the world. NPR's Rachel Martin takes a moment to listen to it.
I'm Not Sad About Prince, But Let Me Explain
NPR's Sarah McCammon grew up in a conservative evangelical home in the Midwest. When Prince died and purple filled her newsfeeds, she felt like an outsider watching a ritual she couldn't fully join.
In Fort Worth Opera's 'JFK,' A Tension Between Joy And Tragedy
The show tells the story of the last night of the president's life. "We took the myth of JFK and we really attempted to make him mortal," librettist Royce Vavrek says.
Prince's Mystique Grew Even As He Stayed Out Of The Hollywood Spotlight
The influential and successful recording artist had a few major moments on television. In remembering Prince, many have cited his performance at the 2007 Super Bowl as one of his greatest shows.
Everybody Has A Prince Story (Or Should). Here Are Ours
These stories are good for sharing any day, but they must be shared today, in honor of The Purple One's passing.