Opera For Newbies: Busting Myths And Belting High Notes
A listener's guide for the opera-curious includes a little history, a little trash-talk and some gorgeous singing.
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6 Decades Later, This Atomic Vet Is Finishing His Music Education
Hank Bolden is one of thousands of U.S. soldiers exposed to secret nuclear weapons tests in the 1950s. He's now using compensation money from the federal government to focus on his first love: music.
On Their Latest Album, The Haden Triplets Sing 'The Family Songbook'
The daughters of accomplished upright bassist Charlie Haden have reached back even further for inspiration on their latest album, drawing influence from the country roots of their grandfather.
The Cloud Over The Grammys: Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct, Vote Rigging
The Grammy Awards telecast is airing Sunday evening. The Recording Academy says that nothing should overshadow the night, but allegations from its ousted female president and CEO suggest otherwise.
20 Years Later, How Does It Feel?
Hailed as a neo-soul smash in 2000, D'Angelo's Voodoo now feels decades more lived-in than its peers. The album's engineer, Russell Elevado, says sounding "old" became the key to sounding timeless.
Megan Thee Stallion Introduces Fans To Her New Alter Ego With New Single
Don't say she didn't warn you! Megan Thee Stallion shares her first solo single of 2020 and debuts a fresh alter ego named Suga.
J.S. Ondara: Tiny Desk Concert
After first trying to win our annual Tiny Desk Contest, the singer-songwriter from Nairobi decided to put out a record, got nominated for a Grammy and wound up here anyway.
Rosalía Returns To Her Roots With 'Juro Que'
Rosalía's first single of 2020 favors acoustic guitar over trap-inflected pop production, reassuring that her artistry is still rooted in Catalonia.
Honed On The Road, Samantha Fish's Music Is Bold And Expressive
Nothing about the music Samantha Fish makes suggests that she's ever been shy. Hear a live performance in this session.
The Jeremiahs On Mountain Stage
Irish quartet The Jeremiahs brings their urban Irish folk to Mountain Stage.