Eddie Huang's Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
The director, author and chef likes to watch Tiny Desks while cooking. He teamed up with Raf Martinez, his producing partner, to share a list of their favorite performances.
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The Band Lula Wiles Formed A Quarantine Pod. A Folk Protest Album Came Out Of It
Americana trio Lula Wiles join NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss their newest album Shame and Sedition, out May 21st, and how to make a protest anthem in the modern era.
Arlo Guthrie On Mountain Stage
Arlo Guthrie's 2012 Mountain Stage performance was a family affair, featuring his son and grandson, playing music to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of roots icon Woody Guthrie.
Maryland Repeals State Song That Called Lincoln A 'Tyrant'
Maryland, though a slave-holding state, did not secede from the Union and attempted to maintain neutrality during the Civil War. The song was a full-throated defense of the Confederacy.
Laurie Anderson: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The avant-garde figurehead performs music from Big Science, including "O Superman," for her Tiny Desk quarantine set.
Play It Forward: George Clinton Is Everyone's Hype Man
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with George Clinton about the legacy of his work, how the spirit of funk is synonymous with freedom and an artist he's grateful for: Constance Hauman.
Foo Fighters Headline Lollapalooza As Chicago Summer Festival Season Opens Up
Lollapalooza is back this summer, with proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test required for entry. With Pitchfork Festival and Riot Fest also returning, Chicago prepares for a loud reopening.
Demi Lovato Comes Out As Nonbinary
In the first episode of their new podcast 4D, the singer says they've "been doing some healing and self-reflective work," leading to the revelation that they're nonbinary.
Sophia Kennedy's 'Monsters' Showcases The Method Of A Restless Experimenter
For her second solo album, Kennedy's array of diverse songs — from thumping electronica to full-throated crooning — shows us she won't be pinned down
Mario Pavone, Hard-Hitting Bassist And Respected East-Coast Educator, Dead At 80
The Connecticut-born bassist was known both for his attack on the fingerboard and the decades he spent nurturing the next generation of players.