Brad Mehldau And His Piano Outline The Resolve (And Yes, The Anxiety) Of Our Moment
With his new collection Suite: April 2020, the celebrated pianist subtly captures the curvature of this historic era.
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Play It Forward: Lakecia Benjamin Sings Through Her Saxophone
Ari Shapiro talks to jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her new album Pursuance: The Coltranes and an artist she is grateful for: James Blake.
Lady Antebellum Changes Its Name To Lady A
The popular country music trio announced the switch on Thursday morning on social media, saying that calls for racial justice over the past several weeks have revealed their "blindspots."
Saxophonist Jimmy Heath Takes An Elegant Victory Lap On His Posthumous 'Love Letter'
The lauded saxophonist passed away in January at the age of 93 — but not before recording a tender, accomplished collection alongside several of his fellow luminaries.
Music Teacher's 'Weekend' Project Turns Into Almost 40,000 Face Shields
Working alongside dozens of other volunteers, middle school chorus teacher Jacob Ezzo has made and sent PPE to health care workers and first responders from New Jersey to the Navajo Nation.
Coachella Festival Canceled In 2020, Says Public Health Commissioner
The Riverside County, Calif., health commissioner gives an order on Wednesday evening that the popular festival and its country music sibling, Stagecoach, would both be canceled this year.
Houston's Hip-Hop Scene Remembers George Floyd
George Floyd, whose death sparked nationwide protests, was a rapper in Houston earlier in his life. NPR's David Greene speaks with Floyd's former collaborators about his musical past.
The Grammys Changed Some Categories. Will They Make Any Difference?
The Recording Academy has announced changes for the names and definitions of four categories traditionally associated with artists of color. What does that mean for systemic changes at the Grammys?
America's Independent Music Venues Could Close Soon Due To Coronavirus
A newly released survey of nearly 2,000 music venue owners and promoters say that they anticipate closing within the next few months unless they can secure some governmental assistance.
Over 750 Artists, Companies Call For Repeal Of N.Y. Law Shielding Police Records
Rihanna, Meek Mill, Anderson .Paak and Irving Azoff are among many who signed the open letter. The statute, Section 50-a, prevents the personnel histories of police officers from being made public.