A Comedian Coughed — And Came Up With 'Coronavirus Rhapsody'
A cough on his couch led comedian Dana Jay Bein to write the parody song "Coronavirus Rhapsody." Then he tweeted it — and the Internet took it from there.
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Bill Withers, Singer-Songwriter Of 'Ain't No Sunshine,' Has Died At Age 81
The soulful artist behind a number of 1970s hits died Monday of heart disease. He created all of his hits in a 14-year recording career before walking away from the music business.
Drake, Quarantined In Style, Makes Social Isolation A Public Spectacle
The hip-hop star's "Toosie Slide" video, an opulent take on social distancing shot in his Toronto penthouse, is at once obvious and sneakily profound.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Jazz Guitar Great Bucky Pizzarelli
Pizzarelli, who died April 1 of COVID-19, played with Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Rosemary Clooney, among others. He spoke to Fresh Air in '92 and again, with his son John, in '06.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Fountains Of Wayne Co-Founder Adam Schlesinger
Schlesinger, who died April 1 of COVID-19, won three Emmy Awards for his songs for the TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. He spoke to Fresh Air with bandmate Chris Collingwood in 1999.
Branford And Wynton Marsalis Reflect On Their Father, Jazz Patriarch Ellis Marsalis
Fresh Air celebrates Ellis Marsalis, who died April 1 of COVID-19, by listening back to interviews with two of his sons. Branford spoke of his father in 2002; Wynton's interview is from 1994.
Frank Ocean Drops New Music With Singles 'Dear April' And 'Cayendo'
The elusive R&B star was slated to headline Coachella this month alongside Rage Against the Machine and Travis Scott before the festival was postponed to October.
Jesca Hoop: Tiny Desk Concert
You'll want to watch this deeply reflective and personal Tiny Desk concert.
Roberta Flack On The Calming Power Of Rainer Maria Rilke
In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm and comfort in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Roberta Flack recommends music and the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke.
A Spring Roundup Of Music From New Release Season In Nashville
The Nashville music community remains holed up at home, but spring still brings new music from artists like Jessi Alexander, Sarah Siskind and Kandace Springs.