Get Up Close And Personal With Buck Meek's 'Two Saviors'
If you're familiar with Buck Meek's work as a guitarist for the band Big Thief, it'll come as no surprise that his solo project is just as disarming and intimate.
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Simon Grossmann Goes On The Trip Of His Dreams In New Album 'Bahia Margarita'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Venezuelan-American musician Simon Grossmann about his third studio album, Bahia Margarita.
Jazz Singer Nnenna Freelon Works Through Grief With New Album And Podcast
"Time Traveler," Nnenna Freelon's first new album in more than a decade, is a passionate expression of love enduring as she grieves the loss of her husband and other family members.
In The Wake Of The Tulsa Race Massacre's Centennial, A Communal Hip-Hop Album Emerges
Stevie Johnson is the executive producer of Fire in Little Africa, a hip-hop album commemorating the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's centennial that honors the city's past, while bridging new communities.
NPR AZNs Pick Their Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
The employee group, which supports NPR staff members through advocacy and cultural visibility, reflects on some favorite performances in celebration of Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
Live Music Is Back, But You Might Still Have To Wait On That Arena Show
Live music giants AEG Presents and Live Nation say they've got a surplus of acts wanting to play as soon as possible.
Loudon Wainwright III And Vince Giordano Play From The Great American Songbook
Wainwright and Giordano collaborated on the period music for the series Boardwalk Empire and the film The Aviator. Their latest album is I'd Rather Lead a Band. Originally broadcast Dec. 2, 2020.
Rachael & Vilray Share A Mic — And A Love Of Old Swing Standards
The duo perform songs from their debut album, which draws on the music of the '30s and '40s. "There is a timeless quality to these old standards," Vilray says. Originally broadcast Feb. 18, 2020.
Japanese Band CHAI On Their New Album 'WINK' And Subverting Cultural Norms
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with members of the Japanese band CHAI about WINK, their third studio album, and what makes them different from other female J-pop groups.
Real Milli Vanilli Singer John Davis Dead At Age 66
The South Carolina-born, Germany-based vocalist was one of the actual voices behind the bestselling fake act Milli Vanilli. Davis died Monday due to the coronavirus.