Heat Check: Euphoric Shuffle Play
From Empress Of to Poundside Pop, this week's Heat Check selects reflect a brain refreshed.
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Jonas Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert
The brothers and their backing band gave a playful performance of three tracks from their latest album, Happiness Begins.
Rocking Against Censorship In Lebanon
Rock bands in Lebanon recently held a concert to protest what activists see as a shrinking space for free speech.
'Alt.Latino' Hispanic Heritage Month Playlist
NPR's Alt.Latino has a month's worth of special programming planned for Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are some stand-out tracks.
Nella Wants To Be A Voice Of Hope For Venezuela
Nella's debut album, Voy, is a meditation on the land she's left behind. The work earned her a 2019 Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Best New Artist.
Heavy Rotation: September Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's list of songs includes upbeat folk from Gruff Rhys, an electronica cut from Octo Octa, and a new track from Cigarettes After Sex.
Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'
On her latest album, For The Girls, Kristin Chenoweth covers classic songs originally recorded by women who inspire her and duets with Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and more.
Watch Y La Bamba Perform 'Se Escucha' Live In The Studio
With its fifth album Mujeres, the band continues its affinity for spiritual contemplation.
Jane Bunnett: Cuban Music's Canadian Connection
The saxophonist, flautist and bandleader has been traveling to Cuba and performing its music for over 30 years.
How One Of Music's Biggest Stars Almost Disappeared, And How Her Legacy Was Saved
Rosetta Tharpe was a huge star in her era and set the template for rock and roll. So why was she absent from popular consciousness after her death — and why did it take decades to revive her legacy?