Songs We Love: Joella DeVille, 'Submit To Ya'
Jersey City singer-songwriter perfects the art of simple R&B seduction on a track that would have made our "Songs of 2015" list, if there was room for one more.
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Punk Before It Had A Name, Rocket From The Tombs Releases An Album
One of the most influential proto punk bands of the mid-1970s, Rocket from the Tombs, is back together. The group's new album is Black Record.
Stand Right, Walk Left: The Smooth Swing Of Subway Etiquette
Subway commuters in major cities live by unspoken codes of conduct. In Washington, D.C., a local rule of escalator etiquette inspired jazz musicians Aaron Myers and Oren Levine to write a song.
How The Hammond Organ Sound Laid The Tracks For Gospel's Hit Train
The sound of the Hammond organ was invented for churches as an alternative to pipe organs. But it's distinctive sound became crucial to the development of a new kind of music: gospel.
Daytrotter At 10: A Midwestern Rite Of Passage
As the studio turns a decade old, Daytrotter has moved out of its spot above a pizza joint to new digs in Davenport, Iowa. It's hosted sessions with Wilco, Glen Campbell, Naughty By Nature and more.
Daytrotter At 10: A Midwestern Rite Of Passage
As the studio turns a decade old, Daytrotter has moved out of its spot above a pizza joint to new digs in Davenport, Iowa. It's hosted sessions with Wilco, Glen Campbell, Naughty By Nature and more.
'She Captivated You': Casey Cole Remembers Her Sister, Natalie Cole
The Grammy-award winning singer Natalie Cole died on Thursday at the age of 65. One of her younger sisters recalls Natalie's musical gifts, her charm and her loyal friendship.
Remembering Natalie Cole, Who Made A Name All Her Own
The influential singer not only lived up to her father, Nat King Cole's legacy, she forged a new one entirely her own. NPR's Scott Simon looks back on a 2013 conversation with the late Natalie Cole.
Fresh Air Weekend: Our Critics Pick The Best TV, Books, Movies And Music Of 2015
David Bianulli picks the best TV shows of the year. Short books dominate Maureen Corrigan's best book list. David Edelstein recommends the year's best films. Ken Tucker assesses the best music of '15.
Bowie And Beyond: Looking Ahead To The Music Of 2016
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson shares songs from forthcoming albums by Esperanza Spalding, Damien Jurado, Lucinda Williams and David Bowie.