R. Kelly To Face Sex Abuse Trial
The trial of singer R Kelly on charges of trafficking, abuse, and racketeering begins Monday. Kelly is accused of abusing women and girls in a pattern going back years.
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Russia's Iconic Leningrad Rock Club Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
40 years ago in the Soviet Union, a group of underground musicians opened a venue where they and their friends could perform. The Leiningrad Rock Club remains a legend of Russian counterculture.
Remembering Grammy-Winning Folk Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith
Singer Kathy Mattea remembers Nanci Griffith with NPR's Scott Simon. Griffith, a beloved singer-songwriter, died Aug. 13 at age 68.
Pachyman Returns With New Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with musician Pachy Garcia, who performs as Pachyman, about his new album, "The Return Of..."
Identity And Dance: Camille A. Brown Talks With Lara Downes
The groundbreaking choreographer, who is also the first Black director at the Metropolitan Opera, says she found self-expression through dance.
Nanci Griffith Has Died. The Texas Singer-Songwriter Was 68
She was celebrated in folk and country-music circles for her crystalline voice and storytelling skill.
Jakob Dylan Is Serious About His Craft
The Wallflowers' frontman talks about the band's latest album, Exit Wounds, and how he approaches his songwriting.
The Killers, 'Pressure Machine'
Pressure Machine plays like an expository essay, complete with introduction and all, with title track — the album's penultimate song — repeating its thesis in the conclusion.
Songs Of Summer, From Olivia Rodrigo, Willow And Japanese Breakfast
Critic Ken Tucker compiled his list of 2021 summer songs while traveling on vacation. His picks are "Brutal," by Olivia Rodrigo; "Transparent Soul," by Willow; and "Be Sweet," by Japanese Breakfast.
Fans Are Still Waiting For Kanye To Release 'Donda'
NPR's A Martinez speaks with BuzzFeed culture writer Elamin Abdelmahmoud about the delayed release of Kanye West's album Donda.