Mental Health Takes Center Stage As Pandemic Devastates Nashville's Live Music Scene
WPLN News reports on surmounting mental health concerns in Nashville's live music community.
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On 'For Every Voice That Never Sang,' Kishi Bashi Is Confident For A Changing World
Kishi Bashi reflects on the Asian American experience and the pain of pursuing acceptance in his Morning Edition Song Project entry, "For Every Voice That Never Sang."
Catching Up With Laurie Anderson, An Artist Always Ahead Of Her Time
The versatile, eclectic multimedia artist and musician Laurie Anderson has taken stock of her life's work, pursuing reissues and retrospectives while always forging ahead.
Aaron Lee Tasjan's New Album Touches On Health, Being Alone, And Money
Though these songs may sound like they were inspired by the pandemic, Aaron Lee Tasjan's had an anxious mind since before the lockdown.
Sonny Simmons, Fiercely Independent Alto Saxophonist, Dies at 87
The musician spent a decade homeless in San Francisco before making records, but left a much longer legacy by bringing his knowledge of bebop and blues, and an innate soulfulness into jazz music.
David Gray Performs A Mini-Concert For World Cafe
Enjoy an intimate live performance of songs from Gray's latest album, Skellig.
The Rhymes And Reasons Behind Re-Recording Your Own Classics
Taylor Swift is far from the first to revisit her old catalog for reasons of business as much as art – but even if it's often a managerial decision, the process can't help but be heartfelt.
Still 'Fearless': Re-Recording The Past On Taylor's Version
On the re-recorded Fearless (Taylor's Version), Taylor Swift – and her fans – reconnect with the past; we asked writers and musicians to share how they hear these songs now.
Rhiannon Giddens On The Many Meanings of 'Home'
While Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi made her new album in their new home of Ireland during 2020, they felt called by the places that had given them life and drawn to the mysteries of death.
Sharon Van Etten Will Join NPR Music's Listening Party For 'Epic Ten'
NPR Music will host an online listening party for the anniversary of Sharon Van Etten's breakthrough album, featuring a live conversation with Van Etten herself along with Shamir.