'Amor Eterno' For El Paso, Gilroy, Dayton And Beyond
We offer some music to help us mourn, remember and hopefully, in time, heal.
Music
Bessie Smith At The Crossroads
Clarksdale, Miss. is home to both the crossroads where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul and the site of Bessie Smith's death. But in the legend of the genre, not every tale gets the same care.
Met Opera, James Levine Avoid Public Dispute In #MeToo Accusations, Settle Lawsuit
The Metropolitan Opera suspended, and then fired, Levine after several men came forward with accusations that the conductor had sexually abused them.
'Soul. R&B. Funk.' Features A Decade Of Photos From 'The Best Seat In The House'
Bruce Talamon has photographed Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Barry White, Bob Marley, Patti LaBelle ... the list goes on. A new book shows his work from 1972-1982.
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
Enjoy August's exciting array of new discoveries from Bernard Fowler, Neal Francis, Erin Rae and more, in a playlist curated by NPR Music stations.
The Thistle & Shamrock: From The Archives, Part 1
Host Fiona Ritchie discovers hidden gems in her archives that bring memorable moments from over a decade of episodes.
An Immortal Reflection Of Bessie Smith, In Feeling And Form
Precision isn't the word most associated with the blues, but Romare Bearden's 1974 collage depicts Bessie Smith in a way that illuminates her expressiveness and her high level of artistic control.
Playlist: Carly Rae Jepsen's Living Room Dance Party
The pop singer offers a roséwave playlist for a chill summertime: "Some sad, but mostly happy and all epic artists."
In a Family Filled With Musicians, A Young Pianist Finds Her Voice
Isata Kanneh-Mason, one of seven siblings in a British family bursting with promising music careers, showcases the long-overlooked music of Clara Schumann on her debut.
Ed Sheeran Sets Record For Highest-Grossing Tour
On Friday, musician Ed Sheeran broke the record for the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, beating U2's mark.