Xavier Omär: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Xavier Omär and his cohorts play a charismatic and vocally rich Tiny Desk home concert at a coffee shop in San Antonio.
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2021 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Nominees And Winners
Megan Thee Stallion, Lady Gaga, Fiona Apple and all the other winners of trophies at the coronavirus-delayed and -distanced 63rd annual Grammy Awards.
Grace Potter On Her 2021 Grammy Nominations
The 63rd Grammy Awards are tonight. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Grace Potter, who is up for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Album for her latest record, Daylight.
1 Year Later, 'Bored in The House' Creator Curtis Roach Reflects on His Success
Roach had just paid his rent. He had $12 in the bank and his city was going into lockdown. When he posted his quarantine ditty out of boredom, he never realized it would resonate with so many people.
Sharing Secrets With Selena: The Understated Power Of 'Revelación'
The Spanish-language EP presents a more intimate image of a pop singer who's still trying to find space for who she is and who she wants to be.
Erasing Genres With Cinematic Flair: Kris Bowers Talks With Lara Downes
The composer for the Oscar-winning film Green Book and the runaway hit series Bridgerton examines intersections between classical, jazz and pop, while paying homage to past musical pioneers.
With A Long-Awaited Shot At Freedom, Mac Phipps Has His Eyes On The Future
Last month, the rapper was recommended for clemency after serving 21 years in prison for a crime he says he did not commit. Now he tells NPR about his time behind bars and his hope for life outside.
Review: Valerie June's New LP 'The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers'
Valerie June has just released a new LP called The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers. The album foregrounds her distinctive voice and mixes reassurance with a yearning for engagement.
Play It Forward: Devonté Hynes' Grammys Surprise And Biggest Inspirations
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with artist Devonté Hynes about how his Grammy-nominated classical album Fields came together and the artist he is most grateful for – Angel Bat Dawid.
Louder Than A Riot: Lyrics On Trial
From Mac Phipps and C Murder to Snoop Dogg and Drakeo The Ruler, rap lyrics have been used in court cases to try and put rappers behind bars.