A Jazz Piano Christmas 2018
The holidays aren't complete around NPR without our annual Jazz Piano Christmas concert. This year's event featured pianists Booker T. Jones, Jason Moran, Dánae Olano and James Francies.
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A Roots And Rockabilly Holiday Concert With JD McPherson And His Band
McPherson never thought he'd make a Christmas album. Then, he says, "I got a bug in my ear." He and his band perform live in studio from Socks, and McPherson talks about growing up on a cattle farm.
Meat Puppets Come Galloping Out Of The Stable With 'Warranty'
The Arizona rock and roll band returns to its core while exploring new territories and sounds.
American Football Announces LP3 With Haunting 'Silhouettes'
Paramore's Hayley Williams, Land of Talk's Elizabeth Powell and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell all appear on the emo band's third self-titled album, out March 22.
Maxine Funke Breathes A Quiet Mantra For The New Year
The New Zealand singer-songwriter's gorgeous Silk comes out in the final weeks of 2018, but "One Step" feels like a guide for times ahead.
Doyle Bramhall II On World Cafe
With a strong voice and dizzying array of guitar licks at his disposal, Doyle Bramhall II is a musicians' musician.
Alt.Latino's Best Music of 2018
It's been another watershed year for Latin music. Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras, Stefanie Fernández, Catalina María Johnson and Marisa Arbona-Ruiz round up the year's best.
Jazz, Love and Letting Loose: Brooklyn's Surprising Senior Jazz Scene
Jazz 966 is a senior center by day, but, on Friday nights, it transforms into a swinging jazz club catering to seniors who love to hear live music.
The Grammy Nominees We Interviewed In 2018
The 2019 Grammy nominations were announced this week. NPR's Michel Martin revisits some of her interviews with this year's nominees, including Pusha T and P.J. Morton.
'Dream It On Through': Dolly Parton On Her New Album, Inspiring Young People And More
The country legend talks about creating the soundtrack to Dumplin', the new Netflix film starring Jennifer Aniston that's inspired by her music.