Glorietta On World Cafe
A bunch of exceptional songwriters and performers rent a house in Glorieta, N.M. for a week of tequila, hot tubs, home cooking and music-making. Just like that, out pops an album!
Music
Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile Among Top Nominees For 2019 Grammys
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced its list of nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae and Black Panther.
'Fight The Power': A Tale Of 2 Anthems (With The Same Name)
NPR's American Anthem series brings together two songwriters — Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers and Chuck D of Public Enemy — whose respective versions of "Fight the Power" eyed the same struggle.
A Century Later, An Illuminated Eulogy For A Jazz Pioneer
Pianist Jason Moran calls James Reese Europe "basically the 'big bang' of jazz." Moran's tribute to the composer and WWI "Hellfighter" pulls his contributions to the genre out of history.
Earl Sweatshirt On Resentment, Growth And Giving Yourself A Chance
Beachside in Santa Monica, Calif., Earl Sweatshirt spoke with NPR's Ari Shapiro about memorializing his father, working through anger and his latest album, Some Rap Songs.
'Vox Lux' Is Too Much — And That's What Makes It So Invigorating
Sure, this lush, blistering riff on pop stardom — and the many ways it intersects with a culture obsessed with both violence and celebrity — is over-the-top. That's the point.
Rapper Sues Video Game Maker Over Fortnite Dance Move
2 Milly introduced the popular Milly Rock dance in a 2014 music video. As of July, characters in Fortnite are able to perform a similar dance.
Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley Dies At 63
The British singer and guitarist was one of the punk rock's first stars and perhaps its greatest songwriter.
At 80, Saxophonist Charles Lloyd Finds Enlightenment in the Groove
In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we get a taste of Lloyd's collaboration with Lucinda Williams, along with choice moments from his recent appearances at Lincoln Center.
The Golden Globe Nominations: Still Weird, But Not Tipsy Quite Yet
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the Golden Globes on Thursday morning. There were strong showings for FX, HBO and Amazon, and for films not even out yet.