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.
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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.
'It's A Learning Curve': Alessia Cara On Growing Up, The Grammys And More
The Canadian singer-songwriter took home the Grammy Award for best new artist in 2018. Now she's back with her sophomore album, The Pains of Growing.
The Continuous Work Ethic Of Benny Blanco
The songwriter and producer has worked with Rihanna, Katy Perry and more. Now, Blanco has released his debut album, Friends Keep Secrets.
'You Know Me': Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley Gave Punk A Heart
Pete Shelley, the Mancunian co-founder and singer of Buzzcocks, embedded a vulnerability and honesty into early punk's genetic code, forever changing the genre.
Poll Results: Slingshot's Best New Artist Of 2018
We asked you to vote for your favorite new artist of 2018. Now it's time to reveal the winner.