Here's To New Beginnings: A Playlist For 2021
Congratulations! You made it! Now that 2020 is over and 2021 has begun, here's a playlist that's about the hope of a new day.
Music
In Memoriam 2020: The Musicians We Lost
The sheer volume of loss felt by the music world in 2020 is almost overwhelming. Here is NPR's tribute to dozens of the musicians — founders and innovators across genres — who died this year.
Pianist Claude Bolling, Creator Of Popular Jazz/Classical Suites, Has Died
The French jazz pianist was best known for his 1975 collaboration with classical flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. It stayed on the Billboard charts for more than ten years.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Solstice
Fiona Ritchie offers tunes to brighten the darkest days of the year.
Roséwave: Lost Summer
Consider this the soundtrack for the summer that wasn't, with hopes of summers to come.
Remembering The Jazz Legends Who Died In 2020
Dozens of notable jazz musicians died this year, many from COVID-19. Fresh Air critic Kevin Whitehead remembers some of the legends lost, including Bucky Pizzarelli, Ellis Marsalis and Jimmy Heath.
You Might Be Ready To Forget 2020. This Film Reminds You Why You Shouldn't
2020 will be over soon. But director Tyler Jones says it's important that we take time to honor and amplify the lessons learned during this year of racial reckoning.
Pair Of GCS Music Instructors Nominated For Grammys
Two Guilford County Schools educators are nominated for Grammy awards, and they both work at the same school.
50 Wonderful Things From 2020
Linda Holmes' annual list of highlights from pop culture includes TV, movies, games, podcasts, TikTok videos and whatever else made the year a little easier.
Tony Rice Was My Guitar Hero
Bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice died Christmas day, leaving behind an expansive catalogue devoted to exploring uncharted territory. Guitarist and fan Molly Tuttle picks his essential recordings.