Día De Los Muertos: Alt.Latino's Sonic Altar
Once a year, to celebrate Day Of The Dead on Nov. 2, we pay tribute to those we've lost with the help of music and listeners.
Music
Shirley Scott, 'Queen Of The Organ'
Scott was one of the great jazz organ players of her time. But her most enduring impact may be in the jam sessions she hosted in her hometown — and the artists who emerged from it.
Stories By A Contributing Writer Published On NPR.org That Contain Plagiarism
These 10 stories originally appeared in the classical section of NPR.org's music site. They were removed because unattributed words or phrases in them matched those in previously published sources.
First Watch: Darlingside, 'God of Loss'
This video is an extraordinary work of art done with paper and light, paired perfectly with the harmonies of the band Darlingside and a song inspired Arundhati Roy's novel The God of Small Things.
Songs We Love: Auntie Flo Feat. Poppy Ackroyd & Richard Thair, 'For Mihaly'
A melancholy track about living in the moment from fine purveyors of globally minded house music.
First Listen: Bill Ryder-Jones, 'West Kirby County Primary'
The former Coral frontman's songs ache with the resignation of someone still searching for answers. Remarkably, these songs sway with a light touch, with melodies that feel lived-in and singable.
First Listen: Floating Points, 'Elaenia'
A slice of ambient, psychedelic-jazz dance music from one of the London club scene's top producers. There are only hints of vocals, and the ones that do appear aren't used in the service of language.
First Listen: Carla Morrison, 'Amor Supremo'
The Mexican singer-songwriter crafts a sublime and captivating representation of her lyrical gifts. Throughout Amor Supremo, she expands her sound by couching subtle springs in electronics.
First Listen: Old Dominion, 'Meat And Candy'
The fast-rising country band brings first-rate craftsmanship to one of popular music's abiding themes: savoring fleeting pleasures.
Richard Strauss' Musical Mountain Climb
Marking the 100th anniversary of An Alpine Symphony, take a guided tour through Strauss' evocative music with conductor Semyon Bychkov and author David Hurwitz as trail guides.