Negativland: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The champions of sound collage and subverters of culture bring thoughtful fun to their Tiny Desk quarantine set.
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Better Parenting With The Help Of Some Werewolves In London
All Things Considered listener Eddy Parker recounts a segment from 2012 that became a significant part of his relationship with his daughter.
Ed Ward, Rock Critic And Historian, Dead At 72
Ward spent time writing and editing reviews for a young Rolling Stone – and later became both a broadcast critic and historian, publishing two volumes on the beginnings of rock and roll.
Cande y Paulo: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Argentine duo performs a haunting and captivating set of covers, including songs by Leonard Cohen and Feist.
'Like Deftones Meets Miles Davis': Tulsa's Tori Ruffin Gets Freaky
Ruffin's guitar has graced performances from Mariah Carey to Fishbone. Public radio program Live From Cain's profiles the veteran guitarist and his Tulsa band, Freak Juice.
Man With A Mission: Miloš Seeks The Next Great Classical Guitar Showpiece
Recovered from a career-threatening injury, Miloš Karadaglic has his sights set on two goals: finding the next great classical guitar concerto, and erasing the taboo of injuries among musicians.
Need Aid For Your Shuttered Venue? End Of May Is The Earliest You Might Get It
Qualified applicants can expect to see emergency relief money by the end of the month.
Announcing The 2021 Tiny Desk Contest
Unsigned musicians: We want to hear from you. Starting May 11, send us a video of you performing one original song at a desk — and you might get to come play behind Bob Boilen's.
Composer Bernard Herrmann Showcases His Range On 'PostClassical Ensemble'
Herrmann composed some of the best-known film music ever written — especially the scores he wrote for Alfred Hitchcock. Now a new CD shows another side of Herrmann that's equally memorable.
NPR's 50 Favorite Songs Of 1971
Critics widely consider 1971 one of the best years in music history. For NPR's 50th anniversary, public radio stations turn back the clock and reflect on the year's best tracks.