Alt.Latino Playlist: Where Cuban Funk, Latin Urban, And Dream Pop Rub Elbows
Once you hear La Doña's mujer-powered "femmeton," Cuba's Cimafunk and Junior Mesa's mellow moods, you'll be won over, too.
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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Member Stations
Check out bold new music from violin-wielding singer-songwriter Sudan Archives, harmony-rich sister act Lily & Madeleine and warm, autumnal folk group Hawthorn.
'Slow Burn' Season 3 Turns Its Investigative Eye To The Murders Of Biggie And Tupac
The new season foregrounds conversations over conspiracy to shed new light on the murders of '90s hip-hop's biggest stars: Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.
Caroline Shaw Sings Her Own Song
What do Gertrude Stein, Billy Joel and Robert Burns have in common? Their words all show up in a new song by Pulitzer-winning composer Caroline Shaw.
Nicholas Payton Reimagines Musical Tradition With 'Black American Symphony'
His radical combination of symphonic and popular music comes eight years after a controversial statement about the word "jazz."
What Goes Into Releasing An Artist's Music Posthumously
George Michael is one of the latest musicians to have music released posthumously. A lot goes into how that music gets released, who profits and what players make it happen.
Rex Orange County Doesn't Care What You Call Him (Anymore)
"You are something and you make a choice in your life, like, 'This is going to be great' — and then it happens, and you're kind of like, 'This is more stressful than I imagined.' "
Ringo Starr Gives Us Another Peek Behind The Curtain With 'Another Day In The Life'
His latest book contains over 500 photographs, a combination of images shot by Ringo himself and bits pulled from The Beatles' archives.
BJ The Chicago Kid: Tiny Desk Concert
The 34-year old R&B mainstay used his moment at the desk to fit in as many of his most cherished songs as possible — Nine songs in 17 minutes to be exact.
On 'Mellotron Variations,' A 1960s-Era Instrument Makes A Comeback
Intended only for home use, the Mellotron became a sonic tool for The Beatles, The Moody Blues and David Bowie. Now it's inspiring a new generation of musicians.