City Scenes: Musicians Philly's Lost In 2020
Philadelphia lost seven great musicians in the first four months of 2020. These artists, like the music, have a special relationship with impermanence. Let us remember them.
Music
French-Canadian Clarinetist François Houle Bridges The Border With 'RECODER'
An improviser well-versed in modern jazz, Houle often works with international collaborators in all sorts of settings. His latest album features music from a half-Canadian, half-American quartet.
Anjimile Just Can't Wait To Be King
Ahead of the release of their debut album, Giver Taker, the Boston singer-songwriter talks to NPR Music about singing in choirs, healing through songwriting and being inspired by The Lion King.
Nubya Garcia: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
One of the British jazz scene's rising stars performs a quarantine concert on the River Thames.
Indigo Girls' New Song Is About Patience And Fortitude In The COVID-19 Era
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers rarely write together, but the unique challenges of the pandemic inspired the veteran folk-rockers to try true collaboration for the first time in years.
Arlo Parks: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the young London pop artist perform four songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
The Sweet Escape Of 'Sayonara Wild Hearts,' Where Pop Music Is Recovery
The 2019 video game presents a world where shiny synth-pop is the key to unbreaking your own heart. One unthinkable year later, its comforts are more welcome than ever.
The Happy Fits Deliver Fresh And Snappy Pop On 'What Could Be Better'
The musical trio met in college and are now making some of the catchiest tunes around. Their sound features a guitarist, a drummer and one lead singer — who's also a classically trained cellist.
Hispanic Heritage Month On World Cafe: The Playlist
Take a musical journey throughout Latin America, through cities in Central America, South America and Mexico to explore the rising Latinx voices and sounds that often fall under the radar.
Declan McKenna: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The 21-year-old McKenna performs a four-song quarantine concert with a full band.