First Watch: Carolina Eyck, 'Leyohmi'
A magical landscape, the sounds of a slithery theremin and one elastic dancer offer an oasis of tranquility in a hectic world.
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Haley Bonar: Tiny Desk Concert
In a performance of three songs from Impossible Dream, the Minnesota singer-songwriter achieves a nifty balance of stripped-down intimacy and impeccable polish.
Music Review: 'Day Breaks,' Norah Jones
Music critic Tom Moon says the new album from Norah Jones is more subtle than some of her recent releases and that's a good thing.
World Cafe Next: Henry Jamison
Working alone, with just his ancient 8-track, has done the trick for this New England songwriter. Hear two songs from his forthcoming debut EP.
Lori McKenna On World Cafe
The Nashville songwriter has multiple No. 1 hits to her name, but her songs stay grounded and relatable. Hear a performance and conversation.
Steve Reich at 80: The Phases Of A Lifetime In Music
He's been a hero to musicians from Brian Eno and David Bowie to Radiohead and The National. Now entering his ninth decade, American composer Steve Reich is always looking ahead.
'I've Had A Charmed, Amazing Life': Rick Astley On '80s Stardom And Making A New Hit
"I think most videos from the '80s are pretty cheesy, to be honest," Astley says. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his career, his new album — and yes, rickrolling.
Remembering Robert Goldstein, NPR's Music Librarian And Our Friend
The man Susan Stamberg called "NPR's secret weapon," whose depth of knowledge matched the perfect music to NPR's stories for 20 years, was an accomplished musician in his own right.
Willie Nelson Gives 92-Year-Old Lyndel Rhodes Her Big Break By Recording Song She Wrote
Lyndel Rhodes finally got her big break as a songwriter at age 92. Willie Nelson has recorded one of her tunes. It's called "Little House on the Hill," and it's about her beloved home in Lexington, Tenn.
Singer Melissa Etheridge Covers Musical Legends In Her New Album 'Memphis Rock and Soul'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to singer Melissa Etheridge about her new album, "MEmphis Rock and Soul," a collection of covers from great artists who recorded for Stax Records.