The Thistle & Shamrock: New Spring Sounds
This week's episode features Kris Drever, the Kate McNally Trio and Antoni O'Breskey.
Music
Merry Clayton Bares Her 'Beautiful Scars'
Seven years after surviving a car crash that took her legs and nearly took her life, singer Merry Clayton is releasing a new album, Beautiful Scars.
Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Clipping
Daveed Diggs, William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes brought the tiniest desks possible to their SXSW video.
How Joy Oladokun's Career Bloomed In An Uncertain Year
The Nashville-based, Nigerian-American artist writes songs that offer trustworthy empathy, delivered without romanticism — a tone that has connected with listeners during the tumultuous pandemic era.
Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: DUCKWRTH
The funky and flamboyant R&B singer debuts two new songs in this Tiny Desk Meets SXSW concert.
Musicians' Desperation Highlights Turkey's Economic Problems
Stories of desperation among musicians are highlighting the economic problems facing Turkey, which started before the pandemic and have gotten worse since.
H.E.R. Is A 'Soul Baby' With a Social Conscience
The morning after winning two Grammy awards, R&B singer H.E.R. received an Oscar nomination for the song "Fight For You" from the film Judas and the Black Messiah.
A Complete Playlist About 'Strumming The Six String'
What are the best songs about literally playing the guitar?
Newly Unearthed 1965 Album Represents Hasaan Ibn Ali's Posthumous Vindication
The jazz pianist only recorded two albums, the second of which was long believed to be lost. Now, the rediscovery of Metaphysics: The Lost Atlantic Session is cause for renewed celebration.
Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré
Watch the Dominican-born guitarist get groovy with his band in this special Tiny Desk Meets SXSW performance.