The Evolution Of Tank And The Bangas' Unique Voice
Lead singer Tarriona "Tank" Ball talks about how she honed the unique roster of character voices she uses in her music.
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New Mix: Joseph, Strange Ranger, Bad Heaven Ltd., Asia, More
Full disclosure: Sad songs make up most of this week's All Songs Considered. But fans of Julien Baker or Japanese Breakfast will love the five new artists we share on this episode.
The Travelin' McCourys On Mountain Stage
Stemming straight from bluegrass royalty, sibling duo The Travelin' McCourys plays with a clean and crisp style.
Merck Wants To 'Empower' Infertile Women In Africa. Can Music Videos Help?
The songs tell women they are "more than a mother" — then promote the pharmaceutical company's fertility treatment programs. But the music videos raise some concerns.
Viking's Choice: Get Lost In Long Songs
This week's playlist unearths some extended jams across doom metal, spoken-word drone and disco-infected psych-rock.
All Ears: Vibrations Across Time And Space
Club music is often grounded in bass and rhythm, but electronic and dance songs that feature wind instruments explore innovation as well as connections with histories of jazz and indigenous music.
How João Gilberto's Music Sparked An Aesthetic Revolution
The legendary Brazilian inverted the cacophony of samba, creating a worldwide sensation, forever influencing the sound of an entire country.
Molly Tuttle Plays A Mean Guitar On 'When You're Ready'
Watching Molly Tuttle's fingers fly across a guitar with dizzying speed and graceful precision is nothing short of remarkable.
American Football: Tiny Desk Concert
Who would've thought that American Football's fruitful reunion would not only include some of the emo band's best songs, but also a children's choir at the Tiny Desk?
NPR Music Shares 2019's Songs Of The Summer
What will be the definitive song of summer 2019? NPR's Michel Martin invites Stephen Thompson and Lyndsey McKenna of NPR Music to share their picks.