Works By Thomas Edison, Kermit The Frog Inducted Into Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress chose 25 titles considered "audio treasures worthy of preservation" to join the National Recording Registry collection.
Music
Midwest State Of Mind: Kevin Morby Explains 'Sundowner'
How do artists' surroundings influence their art? Kansas City musician Kevin Morby has lived in — and left — New York and Los Angeles, and he has some thoughts.
Liam Bailey: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The British singer-songwriter performs three songs from his latest album, Ekundayo, in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
KCRW Presents Lockdown Listening: Madame Gandhi
Fela Kuti, Jon Hassell, Brian Eno and more are featured on her Lockdown Listening playlist.
Songs Of Remembrance: A Father And Daughter's 'Unforgettable' Bond
We remember Hung Vinh Nguyen, who died of COVID-19 during the pandemic. His daughter Annie shares the special meaning "Unforgettable" by Natalie and Nat King Cole came to have in their relationship.
A Cult-Classic Sondheim Flop Gets An Essential New Recording
An updated recording of Anyone Can Whistle, a now-celebrated musical by composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, has some surprises, even for the completist.
Benoit Delbecq's 'Weight Of Light' Shows How Mysterious Prepared Piano Can Sound
The French pianist is known for inserting pieces of wood between strings to produce new sounds. Delbecq's technique — as showcased on his new album — can make him sound like he has an extra hand.
Sting: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The one and only Sting returns to Tiny Desk, and this time he's brought Beninese pop star Shirazee.
Join NPR Music's Listening Party For Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders' 'Promises'
NPR Music will host an online listening party for the dreamlike collaboration, featuring a live conversation hosted by WBGO's Nate Chinen with musicians James Brandon Lewis and Val Jeanty.
Leila Cobo's New Book Takes A Look At The Latin Music We Can't Get Enough Of
NPR's Felix Contreras speaks with Leila Cobo about her new book, Decoding Despacito, and the commercial history of Latin music in the U.S.