Willie Nelson Returns With 'First Rose Of Spring'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Willie Nelson about the release of his latest album, First Rose of Spring, and about how he's faring during the pandemic.
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Pop Smoke's First And Final Album Falls Between Two Worlds
The rapper quickly drew attention over the course of 2019, as one of the newest and brightest stars of an emerging generation of New York artists.
Enjoy The Show: An All Live, Imaginary Festival Playlist
Missing live music? Make your own music festival with this playlist of the best live performances from RUSH, Aretha Franklin, Wilco, Jackson Browne and more.
50 Years Ago, Casey Kasem Began Counting Down The Hits On American Top 40
Casey Kasem started counting down the top 40 hits 50 years ago this weekend. The radio program "American Top 40" would become an enduring cultural document of the country's listening habits.
Trupa Trupa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Polish rock band performed a Tiny Desk quarantine concert in Gdańsk basement.
Watch Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf Episode 4 Featuring Quinn Christopherson
Live on YouTube, Bob Boilen and Quinn Christopherson (winner of the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest) watched their favorites 2020 entries and discussed what made them stand out.
Paul Beaubrun's Album 'Rasanbleman (Red Moon)' Is A Celebration Of Haitian Music
Rasanbleman (Red Moon) is Haitian creole for "a large gathering." It refers to the group of nearly 30 musicians and artists who got together for the album's recording sessions in Jacmel, Haiti.
Inspired By Injustice, Wynton Marsalis Reflects On His Music
Host Christian McBride and trumpeter/composer Wynton Marsalis reflect on Marsalis' studio recordings that address injustices and speak about the role music plays in speaking truth to power.
Fabiano Do Nascimento: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Brazilian-born guitarist performs a peace-inducing concert from his home in Los Angeles.
Heavy Rotation: Public Radio's Favorite Songs Of 2020 (So Far)
What's your public radio station's top song of the year? Read on to find out.