Songs We Love: Hayes Carll, 'The Love That We Need'
On the first song off his new album, Texas' latest, greatest, Grammy-nominated songwriting troubadour drops his droll wit for a heavier tone.
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The Eagles' Glenn Frey Dies At 67
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with music critic Tom Moon about the death of Glenn Frey, a founding member of The Eagles.
Glenn Frey, Guitarist And Songwriter For The Eagles, Dies At 67
A founding member of one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, Frey was remembered by band mate Don Henley as "funny, bullheaded, mercurial, generous, deeply talented and driven."
From Meditation Music To Whaling Songs, 2 New Records Showcase Berendt's Mashups
German producer and musicologist Joachim-Ernst Berendt was an early champion of so-called world music. Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two cross-cultural rarities Berendt produced in the late 1960s.
Tiny Desk Contest
NPR Music has hosted hundreds of musicians at our Tiny Desk. Now, we're looking for the next great talent to play here. Could that be you?
Shawn Amos' Long Road To Old-School Blues
The veteran singer, songwriter and producer recently released The Reverend Shawn Amos Loves You, which combines old-fashioned blues music with new technology.
This Week On Alt.Latino: David Bowie
NPR's Rachel Martin sits down with Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd to talk about new music from the new year and share some Latin tributes to David Bowie.
What Happens When You Get Sir Mix-A-Lot's Phone Number
A law student got a new phone number, and began receiving risqué pictures and offers to test drive Lamborghinis.
On 'Portrait Of An American Singer,' Tennessee Ernie Ford's Early Songs Shine
Best known for his version of "Sixteen Tons," Ford spanned genres and influenced early rock 'n' roll. A new five-disc set is nominated for a Grammy.
Listeners Uncover Details About Mysterious Muse Behind 'The Brothers Nazaroff'
As a result of Jon Kalish's piece last Saturday on the obscure Yiddish musician known as Prince Nazaroff, a relative and a genealogist have stepped forward to provide more details about the man.