Organizer Of Failed Bahamas Musical Festival Arrested, Charged With Fraud
Billy McFarland has been accused of bilking at least two people who invested $1.2 million in the festival.
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Shooting At Little Rock Nightclub Injures 28
Police say that they do not believe the incident is related to terrorism and that all of the victims are alive.
Adele Damages Vocal Cords, Cancels Two Wembley Stadium Concerts
The singer wrote she was "devastated" to cancel the performances, which she'd hinted could be her last tour dates ever.
Roséwave 24/7: This Holiday Weekend, Embrace Your Basic Side
Smash that play button, unscrew a bottle of pink and get into summer music that is, at turns, silly, basic, emotional and maybe a little trashy — sometimes all at once.
Duke Jordan On Piano Jazz
Hear the jazz pianist and bebop innovator duet with host Marian McPartland on "Groovin' High" and his original "Jordu."
Dispatch On World Cafe
After forming in the '90s, the New England jam band broke up in 2004. Now, it's back in its original form, with new tunes and old favorites. Hear a live World Cafe performance and interview.
Music News: Jay-Z Releases New Album, '4:44'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to NPR Music Editor Jacob Ganz about the week in music news, including a new album from Jay Z.
Nigerian Drummer Tony Allen Revisits His Jazz Roots In A Salute To Art Blakey
Allen mixes African, European and American beats on his new album, A Tribute to Art Blakey. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the record showcases the way that musicians "bat ideas back and forth."
Helado Negro: Tiny Desk Concert
Helado Negro ditches his bank of electronics for alto and tenor saxophones, bringing his utterly unique style to a intense, perfectly balanced Tiny Desk Concert.
JAY-Z Bares His Soul On '4:44'
On his new album, the rapper and entrepreneur continues to push himself to the forefront of the genre, paving the way for the next generation of MCs to age gracefully on the mic.