Jerry Jeff Walker, Who Wrote 'Mr. Bojangles,' Dies At 78
Walker was a pioneer in Austin's country music scene in the 1970s. His most famous song, "Mr. Bojangles," went on to inspire countless covers.
Music
Central Park Is Alive With The Sound Of Music, Thanks To A Site-Specific App
Created by Pulitzer-winning composer Ellen Reid, Soundwalk lets visitors score their socially distanced walks around the park with an ever-changing, GPS-sensitive soundtrack.
Swinging The Clouds Away: Jazz Takes Over Sesame Street
On this show, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis invite the Sesame Street gang onstage. Plus, trombonist Joe Fielder's Open Sesame share rare songs from the Sesame songbook.
Spillage Village: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Let the Atlanta hip-hop collective take you to church in its Tiny Desk quarantine video.
'My Dream Was Being Used Against Me In Court'
Mac Phipps was a rising star of New Orleans rap when he was convicted of a killing he insists he did not commit. Two decades later, he is still fighting for his freedom and his art.
Toronto's ASD Band Looks To Raise Autism Awareness By Example
All the members of the Toronto-based ASD Band are on the Autism Spectrum. This month, they've been dropping new covers of songs each week in celebration of Canada's Autism Awareness Month.
Bob Dylan Covers On Mountain Stage
From the Mountain Stage archives, hear four Bob Dylan interpreters perform covers of the iconic folk musician's songs.
What Bruce Springsteen Lost And Found
Ahead of the release of Letter To You, The Boss spoke to Morning Edition about revisiting older material, finding hope in these unusual times and attending to his audience's spiritual needs.
What Happens When TikTok Looks To The Avant-Garde For A Challenge?
This past week The Caretaker, an artist who has long leaned into challenging sounds, began emerging as an increasingly popular "challenge" on the youth-led platform.
Ali Wong's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
The comic, actress and author is very into slow jams.