Kanye West is now officially 'Ye'
The change has been in the works since at least since 2018, when he released a studio album by that name. He has cited its biblical significance as "you," noting "So I'm you, I'm us, it's us."
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Anjimile, 'Stranger'
Marking the Boston singer-songwriter's first release since 2020's Giver Taker, "Stranger" finds Anjimile resuming his quest for self-truth.
Yasmin Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
For her Tiny Desk (home) concert, Yasmin Williams keeps the background sparse to foreground her inventive playing.
Let's go deep on Yola's 'Stand For Yourself'
In this session, Yola talks about what it means to "own thyself," shedding an inferior version of herself, working with Brandi Carlile and playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a new movie about Elvis.
'Genius' actor Cynthia Erivo opens up her voice on 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1'
The British actor and singer played abolitionist Harriet Tubman in Harriet, and Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha. Now Erivo has a debut album. "I sing often with a bit of a smile," she says.
Stromae, 'Santé'
The Belgian polymath is back with a song that celebrates the hard-working people – from fishermen to restaurant staff – who keep our economies afloat.
Submit your songs for Alt.Latino's annual Día de los Muertos sonic altar
Dedicate a song to a loved one you've lost.
Join NPR Music's Listening Party for John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle'
WBGO's Nate Chinen will be joined by saxophonist Branford Marsalis and harpist Brandee Younger in a live conversation about this recently unearthed live recording.
Cha Wa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
From Preservation Hall in New Orleans, the rhythmically fueled group broadcasts a powerful performance for a not-so Tiny crowd.
Joy Crookes' first album embraces power, heartbreak and racial justice
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with singer and songwriter Joy Crookes about her debut album, "Skin."