Rhiannon Giddens Confronts Emotional Whiplash On 'Best Day / Worst Day'
Giddens explains how the new song she composed for Morning Edition's Song Project series grew from this year's extreme ups and downs.
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Kassa Overall's Video For 'I Think I'm Good' Is A Deep Exploration Of Contrasts
This video, part of our 'We Insist' timeline of 2020's noteworthy protest music, was released Oct. 26.
Sunny War Has A Message For The 'Orange Man'
This song, part of our 'We Insist' timeline of 2020's noteworthy protest music, was released Oct. 14.
GroundUP Family Dinner: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Gregory Porter, Brad Mehldau and Chris Potter all appear in this 18-musician Tiny Desk quarantine concert, organized by Snarky Puppy's Michael League.
In Lara Downes' New Series, Black Musicians Rise To A Pivotal Moment
The pianist joins Ari Shapiro to discuss Amplify With Lara Downes, a video series on Black musicians who have experienced renewed creativity regarding racial injustice.
Sam Smith On 'Love Goes' And Forgiving Yourself
The Grammy winner says their third studio album, out Oct. 30, grew from learning to accept the parts of heartbreak that stay with you even after you've moved on.
'American Utopia' Book Argues For The Reincarnation Of Hope In The American Project
The work is much more like reading a book-length poem than reading a play, though few poems or poetry collections come filled with charming illustrations of trees, dancers, and party-hatted dogs.
Katie Pruitt: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Nashville singer-songwriter delivers an empowering performance in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
'SNL': Adele Hosts Because 'Album's Not Finished,' But H.E.R. Debuts New Song
Adele sang a bit in one sketch but left most of the music to H.E.R., who performed a new song called "Hold On."
On 'Wachito Rico,' Boy Pablo Yearns For His First Love
Nico Muñoz of Boy Pablo chats with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his debut album, Wachito Rico.