Robbie Robertson On World Cafe
The guitarist says The Band's debut album, Music From Big Pink, "was music we were making for one another. It was just the pure joy of making music."
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The xx On Growing Up Without Growing Apart
Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith have been a trio since childhood, but like any long-term relationship, it's taken work. They joined NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about their unique bond.
Interview: Julien Baker Signs To Matador, Shares New Song
We have a candid interview with Julien Baker, a young singer of sad, thoughtful songs. Her new song, "Funeral Pyre," is being released on the storied independent label Matador Records.
Watch Angel Olsen Perform In A Bronx Church
Accompanying herself on electric guitar, the singer performs her resolutely earthly song "Give It Up" at the Fordham University Church.
Toots Thielemans On Piano Jazz
The prolific jazz harmonica player, who passed away in 2016, joined Marian McPartland in 2005.
DJ Khaled Throws Us The Keys
The musician and Snapchat advice guru says his communication style is meant to resonate with young audiences. "Sometimes we've got to get somebody to translate in a different way," he says.
Meet The Producer Who Runs Her Opera Empire From A Two-Bedroom Apartment
Beth Morrison is not your typical moneyed arts patron — but over the past decade, she's managed to gather the funding and venue support to produce works by some of today's most innovative composers.
Encore: Regina Spektor's New Album Reflects On Darker Side Of Life
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Regina Spektor about her latest album, Remember Us to Life. This story originally aired on Oct. 3, 2016 on All Things Considered.
Latin Roots: Helado Negro
Roberto Lange's new album includes powerful songs that comment on Latin identity. Watch the electro-pop musician — and his tinsel-clad dancers — perform "It's My Brown Skin."
Georges Prêtre, A Conductor With A 70-Year Career, Dies At 92
The veteran musician specialized in French repertoire and collaborated with some of the world's most famous opera singers, including Maria Callas.