10 bluegrass and old-time artists thriving in modern Nashville
Here are 10 area artists and songs to jump start your journey into Nashville's ongoing bluegrass and old-time artistry.
Music
Through The Decades: The Eighties
Coming out of punk, New Wave and the early days of hip-hop, musicians like Prince, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The Cure, Madonna, Public Enemy, Whitney Houston and more delivered timeless classics.
Wild Up, 'Stay On It'
The Los Angeles-based band refurbishes an enigmatic, but entrancing piece by the late Julius Eastman, whose music is enjoying a well-deserved resurgence.
Songs of Remembrance
At least 1 million people have died in the U.S. from COVID-19. NPR's Songs of Remembrance project shares some of their stories and the music they loved.
IDK: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The rapper gives a captivating, cool performance from his Los Angeles home for an audience of neighbors and friends.
Kendrick Lamar is ready to talk. Is he ready to listen?
The long-dormant, era-defining rapper makes one thing clear from the start of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers: He's not the hero you're looking for.
Meet Alisa Amador, the winner of the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest
This year's winner is a songwriter from Boston, Mass., whose winning song is an ode to feeling like she doesn't fit neatly into any one box.
In South Korea, K-pop fans have something to cheer (and chant) about again
While concerts have been back in South Korea since the beginning of the year, cheering was prohibited. With COVID restrictions lifting, fans are finally allowed to cheer again.
David Hardee, 67: Three Dog Night's 'Joy to the World'
A lover of rock of all kinds who loved to belt "Joy to the World" around the kitchen.
Steve Rogers, 64: Heart's 'Barracuda'
A frontline worker, a driver for Uber who loved blues singers and girl bands, especially Heart.