Norwegian opera singer Lise Davidsen is on the verge of superstardom
The big-voiced soprano is in her mid-thirties, and she didn't even hear an opera live until she was in her twenties. Now, she's a sought-after opera singer.
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Entries We Love: Claire Ernst, 'Flowers'
In this Tiny Desk Contest entry, Claire Ernst's smooth, soul-filled vocals guide us through a declaration of self-love, filled with Brené Brown-worthy incantations of boundary setting.
Traci Braxton, who starred with her family on 'Braxton Family Values,' dies at 50
Braxton was an actress and singer who released albums in 2014 and 2018, with the singles "Last Call" and "Broken Things" her best-known songs.
Once, cultural ties to Russia were deliberate and hopeful. Now, they're eroding
Russia's growing isolation in the cultural world is poignant for those who remember optimistic outreach of the 80s and 90s.
A Russian pianist's shows are canceled, even though he condemns the war in Ukraine
Alexander Malofeev, 20, had already arrived in Montreal when a series of his concerts in Canada had been canceled.
What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: BTS, Sandra Oh and meditations on humor.
Entries We Love: talker, 'My Meds'
Acquiescing to a terrestrial dependence, the Los Angeles indie rocker questions what remains in the blunted feelings that accompany healing.
Bobbie Nelson, a country music pioneer and Willie Nelson's sister, dies at age 91
The pianist was a rarity: a female instrumentalist in a honky-tonk band. Though she only recorded one solo album, she played and recorded with her brother for decades. She died Thursday at age 91.
Entries We Love: Brassville, 'Bring Yo' Brass'
With a nod to New Orleans jazz, this Tiny Desk Contest entry exudes HBCU culture and energy.