KEM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The R&B veteran performs three songs from his latest album for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
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'The Last Shall Be First': A Lost Chapter Of Gospel, Saved From Extinction
The Last Shall Be First: The JCR Records Story, Vol. 1 is a collection of gospel music first recorded in 1970s Memphis and released for the first time after years spent tracking down master tapes.
'The Last Shall Be First' Gives A Second Life To Gospel Performances
There is a new collection of old gospel music first recorded by two small labels in Memphis back in the 1970's. It's called The Last Shall be First, and we take a look at how it came together.
Musicians Turn To New Software To Play Together Online
Since the pandemic started, musicians have been trying to find ways to play together in real time online. Two platforms — Audio Movers and Jack Trip — offer promise.
This Thanksgiving, Put On Some Music To Soothe
It'll be a tough Thanksgiving for many people unable to gather with friends and family. But music can offer some companionship and solace. Conductor Marin Alsop offers some suggestions.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion's Year In Music
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with pop culture and music writer Taylor Crumpton about the artist's year in music and her debut album Good News.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Harvest
New releases from musicians are a bright reminder that they will sing and play and record their music even through tough times.
Latin Grammys 2020: Natalia Lafourcade, Residente Among Big Winners
In a ceremony that, like many this year, lacked some momentum, the Latin Grammys were able to find their way towards recognizing the promise of the present.
Megan Thee Stallion Shares 'Good News,' Her First Studio Album
Megan Thee Stallion is closing out a tumultuous year by releasing her debut album, Good News. The reigning Hot Girl linked with Beyoncé, SZA, City Girls, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Young Thug and more.
Play It Forward: Thundercat Eases Loneliness With Trippy Music
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Thundercat about his latest album, It Is What It Is, the importance of laughter and the artist he's grateful for, Louis Cole.