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
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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.
After A Pandemic-Paused Tour, Brothers Osborne Are Ready To Hit The Road
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to T.J. and John Osborne, of the band Brothers Osborne, about returning to the road after a year of major personal revelations.
Kathleen Edwards: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The beloved songwriter performs tunes from her 2020 album, Total Freedom, in this quarantine set.
Lakou Mizik And Joseph Ray Capture A Magical, Unseen World Of Kanaval
World Cafe premieres "Ogou (Pran Ka Mwen)," the first song and music video released from the unlikely collaborative album Leave The Bones.
Palberta: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The members of this indie rock trio all sing and play each other's instruments. Watch Palberta perform from a Philly basement in this quarantine concert.
Marking Legendary Golden-Age Pianist Erroll Garner's Centennial
The Erroll Garner Jazz Project is collaborating on a deep, retrospective reissue of the composer and piano prodigy's live work, marking his 100th birthday in September.
Winning Isn't Everything: Tiny Desk Concerts From Standout Contest Entrants
Each year, one Tiny Desk Contest winner gets to play their own Tiny Desk concert. But we've discovered many more great artists through the Contest — and have invited a few of them to play here, too.
How 9-Year-Old Michelle Rasul Became An Expert DJ
A 9-year-old in Dubai is considered one of the world's top DJs. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Michelle Rasul about how she became a wizard at scratching on a portable turntable.
Sister Duo Aly And AJ Return To Music With New Album
Sister musical duo Aly and AJ Michalka talk about their fourth studio album - A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up On Your Feet.