Music

Bob Boilen

The All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk host shares his favorite albums and songs of 2021.

Delta 5's Julz Sale had complete control

With her ferocious voice and a cutting sense of humor, singer and guitarist Sale — who died in September — helped Delta 5 craft a high-voltage sound that still rings true today.

Reanna Cruz

The NPR Music production assistant shares their favorite songs of 2021

Hazel Cills

The NPR Music editor shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

Mitra I. Arthur

The Jazz Night In America producer shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

Nikki Birch

The Jazz Night In America producer shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

Rodney Carmichael

The co-host of Louder Than a Riot shares his favorite hip-hop albums and podcasts of 2021.