Old 97's Show Love For The Holidays
The band performs songs from its first album of holiday songs, including one inspired by the Ramones.
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Bad Bunny En Español: El Nuevo Disco Y Sus Influencias
In an interview from Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny talks about his influences and the music on his new record.
JD McPherson Has The Ugly Sweater Blues
McPherson performs songs from Socks, a holiday album that is equal parts earnest, loving and irreverent.
Trinidad And Tobago Remixes Caribbean Christmas Traditions
The twin-island nation is famous for the infectious genres of calypso and soca. But during the Christmas season another type of music dominates.
Liz McComb Explores The Holiday Season In Latest Album
"Merry Christmas" showcases classic songs and McComb's powerful voice. She tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about growing up singing and about Christmas at home in France.
A World Cafe Holiday: Sharon Jones, Jack Johnson, Betty Wright And More
This special edition of World Cafe features holiday performances from Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Jack Johnson, The Polyphonic Spree and more.
Not My Job: We Quiz The Beastie Boys On Yeast
We'll ask two members of the hip-hop group the Beastie Boys — "Mike D" and "Ad-Rock" — three questions about bread-making.
10 Kings Of R&B For 2018
These are NPR Music's picks for the top 10 R&B projects — not restricted by gender — that are leading the vanguard. Remember their names and watch the throne.
How Australia's Unofficial Christmas Anthem Came To Be
In 1996, musician Paul Kelly released a song from the point of view of a man in prison thinking of family and friends celebrating Christmas without him. "How to Make Gravy" remains a hit.
What Inspired Singer JD McPherson's Christmas Album
NPR's Scott Simon talks to McPherson about "Socks," his new holiday album of original songs.