Thao Nguyen: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Thao is joined by two cellists in this remarkable set for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
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Lucinda Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Lucinda Williams and her guitar mate, Stuart Mathis, set up shop for a Tiny Desk home concert at Thirty Tigers' headquarters in Nashville.
Remembering Radio Host Patrick Ellis, Who Brought The 'Gospel Spirit' To D.C.
For more than 40 years, 96.3 WHUR-FM broadcast Patrick Ellis's beloved and popular radio show Gospel Spirit Sunday mornings, filling the homes and cars of Washington, D.C., with the sound of church.
Breaking Down The Legacy Of Race In Traditional Music In America
The symbols of America's racist past have been under intense scrutiny since the protests against police brutality erupted nationwide. Now, the traditional music community is having its own reckoning.
Blues Guitarist Peter Green, Co-Founder Of Fleetwood Mac, Dies At 73
Green's blues guitar sound was well recognized before he formed Fleetwood Mac. During the band's early years, Green was behind hits such as "Albatross," "Man of the World," and "Black Magic Woman."
The Modern All-Stars: A Newport Jazz Festival Special
Hear a power hour of all-stars with some of the best sets to come out of the modern era of the Newport Jazz Festival, featuring Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Cécile McLorin Salvant and more.
Pittsburgh Teen 'Rises Up' In Song For WYEP's Reimagination Program
Pittsburgh producer INEZ works with young musician Na'Chelle Simone on a song for radio WYEP's Reimagination program.
New Orleans Musician Offers Kids Trumpets In Exchange For Their Guns
Musician Shamarr Allen is offering youth trumpets and music books in exchange for guns — no questions asked. He hopes the instrument will impact kids in New Orleans today the way it did for him.
Taylor Swift Releases New Album, 'Folklore'
Taylor Swift surprised her fans and released a new album Friday. Folklore is her eighth studio album.
The Stars Shine: A Newport Jazz Festival Special
Hear historic music from the Newport Jazz Festival, hand-picked by Christian McBride. Tune in to rare sets from Ray Charles, Cannonball Adderley, Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.