Mexican Folk-Fusion Artist Lila Downs On The Soundscape Of Home
Downs' latest album examines heritage and home with a culinary twist.
Music
Viking's Choice: Big Feelings-Metal, Japanese Jazz, Easygoing Psych
Stream a playlist of metal, free jazz, hardcore, emo, psych and weirdo-pop to upset your stomach, but in a good way.
ALA.NI's 'SHA LA LA' Prioritizes Falling In Love With Yourself
The London-born singer turns to herself as a source of power after heartbreak in her latest music video.
Bon Iver Balances Prayer And Despair On 'i,i'
Justin Vernon shares thoughts on identity and devotion to higher ideals in ways that reflect (and sometimes even celebrate) deep engagement with the outside world.
All Songs Rewind: The Songs That Got You Through School
School is really hard — and for many, music is the one thing that grounded them or made them feel connected to something bigger. Hear a mix of songs that listeners told us got them through school.
The World Of Maybelle Carter: A Turning The Tables Playlist
The degree to which Mother Maybelle's guitar playing influenced the next century of country and roots music cannot be overstated. In this playlist, hear her Carter Scratch echo across generations.
Heat Check: Sticky Synths, Relatable Heartache, Sweltering Bars
This week's additions to the Heat Check playlist include re-surfaced favorites, lovesick tropes and a couple swerving, drink-spilling bops for good measure.
Shovels & Rope Celebrates A New Album, New Baby, A New Book And A Festival
By Blood is the latest album from the duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst and it resonates out into all of their work.
Los Tigres Del Norte Announce Documentary, Album Of Historic Folsom Prison Concert
Recorded 50 years after Johnny Cash's legendary concert, the band's performance was recorded for an upcoming album and a new Netflix documentary.
Fascination, Friendship And Desire: Kathleen Hanna On The Reign Of 'Rebel Girl'
Bikini Kill's instant anthem for the '90s riot grrrl movement found new purpose at rock camps, where young girls learn to express themselves through music. Hanna breaks it down with NPR's Ann Powers.