Music Professor David Rothenburg Makes Music With Cicadas
NPR host Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to music professor David Rothenberg about the music of the Brood X cicadas and what it's like making music with them.
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Celebrities Push For Vaccine Equity At 'Vax Live' Benefit Concert
The charity event has so far raised $302 million and secured over 26 million COVID-19 vaccines. The money will go toward vaccine delivery, testing and PPE in some of the world's poorest countries.
Natalie Bergman Explores Grief, Faith In New Album 'Mercy'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to singer Natalie Bergman about her new album, Mercy.
What Is Activism? Carl Hancock Rux Talks With Lara Downes
The poet and playwright wrestles with the idea of being an activist in America today in its various forms, meanings and misunderstandings.
Makes Your Heart Sing: What Mexican Regional Means To You
A breakdown of all the reasons and ways members of the Alt.Latino community hold Mexican Regional near and dear to their hearts.
Moses Boyd: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The U.K. jazz drummer and producer helms a Tiny Desk from Church Studios in North London.
Alt.Latino: Calling All Voices for a Mexican Regional Fiesta
It's Cinco de Mayo week and Alt.Latino wants to hear from YOU about Mexican Regional
Van Dyke Parks On Mountain Stage
The legendary arranger, songwriter and musician makes his first appearance on West Virginia's famous stage.
The Post-Brexit New Wave
On thrilling debut albums by Squid, Dry Cleaning and Black Country, New Road, the aftershocks of '80s post-punk tremble against stark new realities in British and Irish life.
'Girls5eva' Is Just Catchy Enough
The Peacock comedy series about a has-been fictional girl group from the '90s has great, big performances and a lot of nostalgia.