Protoje: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The reggae star performs a four-song set from the hills outside Kingston.
Music
'Fresh Air' Celebrates The 90th Birthday Of Jazz Improviser Sonny Rollins
Rollins recorded his first sessions in 1949, and played his last live shows in 2012. Kevin Whitehead offers an appreciation, then we listen back to a 1994 interview with the tenor saxophonist.
Gary Peacock, A Jazz Bassist Always Ahead Of His Time, Dies At 85
Peacock could seemingly adapt to any style, and performed with a variety of artists ranging from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett to Albert Ayler.
Phil Augusta Jackson Writes About Life In Redondo Beach In New EP
Phil Augusta Jackson, rapper, musician, and writer for the HBO series Insecure, has a new EP called The Redondo Tape. It's about his time isolating in a small Southern California beach city.
Tiny Desk Contestant Danielle Ponder On Telling Stories That Matter Through Music
Every year, the Tiny Desk Contest attracts thousands of unsigned musicians — like powerhouse singer Danielle Ponder. Her entry, "Poor Man's Pain," was inspired by her work as a public defender.
In Her Debut Album, Maya Hawke Explores Young Adulthood
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor and musician Maya Hawke about her debut album Blush.
Whatever Happened To ... The Heavy Metal Mongolian Band Called The Hu?
They're cooking up new music — including a song for a 'Star Wars' video game — and videos on how to prepare traditional foods. Care for a fried meat pie?
The Thistle & Shamrock: Banjo Roots And Branches
Hear how the migration of the banjo from its African roots to the heart of American music crosses over to sit within the Celtic sound.
Jad Abumrad: How Journalism Taught Me A New Way To Resolve Conflict
Radio journalist Jad Abumrad spent years developing a formula for storytelling—then one contentious report upended it all. He shares his journey of finding resolution in stories where truths collide.
It's SZA SZN: The R&B Star Returns With 'Hit Different,' Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
The track also features production from The Neptunes. Listen here.