Juilliard Jazz Ensemble: Tiny Desk Concert
The ensemble, composed of current students in Juilliard's jazz studies program, gives a performance that embodies a spirit of community and collaboration.
Music
Youngbloods: Vocalist Samara Joy
Jazz Night In America puts the spotlight on Samara Joy, a young vocalist and songwriter who is taking cues from the past to create music that is both classic and contemporary.
Nicki Minaj shattered rap's glass ceiling — but never stopped fighting
For the better part of a decade, Nicki simply existing as Nicki felt like a radical act. Along the way, things changed: rap, the internet, fandom, feminism. Maybe Minaj did, too.
Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash
Cash was 18 when her dad, Johnny Cash, gave her a list of 100 essential country songs to help her better understand the music that came before her. Originally broadcast in 2009.
Puerto Rican rapper Residente is challenging the definition of America
Puerto Rican musician Residente is gearing up for his biggest fight yet – challenging the meaning of America.
SIX The Musical: Tiny Desk Concert
The Queens of the musical SIX reign over the Tiny Desk, enrapturing the audience of NPR staffers assembled.
Barking 9 to 5! Dolly Parton launches 'Doggy Parton,' a pet apparel collection
The line features fringe-trimmed cowgirl dresses, rhinestone-bejeweled harnesses, gingham shirts and bandanas, concert T-shirts, toys and even a blond wig inspired by the singer.
Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Lizzo
A self-described "showgirl at its finest," Lizzo initially thought she'd be a classical flautist. Though rap and pop won out, she still brings the flute into her music. Originally broadcast in 2019.
Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Rap icon Jay-Z
In 2010, Jay-Z reflected on growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by drugs and violence. "One day, your best friend could be killed. The day before, you could be celebrating him getting a brand-new bike."
Chaotic Good: 30 bangers to keep that summer energy going
Say it ain't so, but summer's almost over. Keep Lady Gaga's party mantra — bus, club, another club, another club, plane, next place, no sleep — in your heart with this recklessly fun mix.