Can Dolly Parton Heal America?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to WNYC's Jad Abumrad about his new podcast which explores the life and legacy of the prolific songwriter and her ability to bridge the divide in America.
Music
Ranky Tanky Shares The Music Of Gullah
The Charleston, SC band draws on the musical traditions of slave descendants from the region.
Dan Deacon Announces New Album With A Music Video Full Of Creepy Crawlies
"Sat by a Tree" stars actor and comedian Aparna Nancherla as... a decomposing corpse, in celebration of life. Very Deacon.
A Jeopardy! Question That's Good As Hell
Lizzo posted on Instagram, " MAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I MADE IT" after this aired: "In 2019, this five-letter rap and R&B artist had the 'Juice' to be nominated for best new artist at the VMA's."
Megan Thee Stallion: Live At NPR's Tiny Desk Fest
The secret's out! One of 2019's brightest new stars peformed a live show at the Tiny Desk.
Prince Wanted To 'Break The Mold Of The Memoir,' Says His Co-Writer
The musician left behind an unfinished memoir when he died in 2016. Dan Piepenbring, his co-writer, recalls the moment he knew he could make The Beautiful Ones happen — even in Prince's absence.
Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King,' Like Its Creator, Asks A Little Too Much Of Us
There are moments of inspired magic on West's gospel-flavored ninth album, and moments that sound ill-considered and slapped together. Those extremes feel like the story of his recent career.
Quinn Christopherson Is Protective Of His Tiny Desk Contest-Winning Song 'Erase Me'
The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest winner visits World Cafe and shares stories about the evolution of his career.
Tiny Desk Fest: How To Watch It Live
NPR's Tiny Desk Fest takes place Oct. 28-31. Here's how to watch each of the four Tiny Desk concerts live.
Heat Check: Candy-Coated Sludge And Sticky, African Alt-Soul
"I'd twerk to Mozart!" is the type of bold thinking we need these days. The picks on this week's Heat Check subvert the norm and take you to unexpected places.