Heat Check: Teleport And Transform
Ghanian trap, South African soul, Barbadian pop. This week's Heat Check does some digital globetrotting for a temporary escape.
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Allen Stone: Tiny Desk Concert
The soul singer demonstrated a commitment to the Tiny Desk that we rarely, if ever, see.
Our Daily Breather: Angelica Garcia Finds Sanctuary In Ranchera Music
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. For Angelica Garcia, ranchera music provides a release.
Stefon Harris — Vibraphonist, Educator, Thinker — Teaches Empathy From The Bandstand
Stefon Harris has been attracting the attention of jazz fans since he released his 1998 debut, but he's less interested in praise than helping his listeners empathize with the world around them.
Krzysztof Penderecki, Boundary-Breaking Polish Composer, Dies At 86
Known early on for his avant-garde works, the composer's challenging music nevertheless found fans far beyond traditional classical music circles.
Dua Lipa Hopes 'Future Nostalgia' Will Let You Dance During Self-Quarantine
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with the pop star and songwriter about releasing her new album, Future Nostalgia, a week early and learning to connect with an audience during social isolation.
Habibi's Rahill Jamalifard On Iranian Pop Music And 'Anywhere But Here'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rahill Jamalifard, lead singer of the band Habibi, about the Middle Eastern influences on the group's latest album, Anywhere But Here.
Ugandan Singer Bobi Wine Releases Song About Fighting The Coronavirus
Ugandan musician Bobi Wine has released a musical PSA called "Corona Virus Alert." Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, who is also a political activist in the country.
A List Of The Songs Named In Bob Dylan's 'Murder Most Foul'
There are more than 70 songs mentioned or referenced in Bob Dylan's new 17-minute single, "Murder Most Foul." Listen to them all.
Alicia Keys Reflects On How Life Experiences Gave Her Permission To Be 'More Myself'
The Grammy winner is coming out with a new album, Alicia, and has written a forthcoming introspective book, More Myself. She says she wishes she could tell her teenage self "to know she is enough."