First Listen: Sudan Archives, 'Sink'
With African traditions, R&B experimentation and pithy lyrics, Sudan Archives expands her musical menagerie on her second EP.
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Singer Meg Myers Confronts 'Innocent Touching' And Microaggressions In New Video
In a truly uncomfortable video to watch, the Los Angeles-based singer confronts what it feels like to be a woman in the workplace and how going numb is actually painful.
The Band's Visit: Tiny Desk Concert
Tony Shalhoub, Katrina Lenk and the cast of the Tony-nominated play The Band's Visit marked the first Broadway performance at the Tiny Desk.
World Cafe Nashville: Ashley Campbell
She may be the youngest daughter of the late Glen Campbell, but this singer shines all on her own. Campbell's voice comes along with a sly wink and salty humor.
Agnes Obel Explains Her 'Late Night Tales' Track By Track
For her new compilation, the Danish singer makes unusual and beautiful connections between the music of Henry Mancini, a Bulgarian folk choir, the German experimental rock band Can and many others.
Johnny Jewel Navigates Away From His Nightmares On 'Themes For Television'
Inspired by his work on Twin Peaks: The Return, Jewel offers a foggy synth-jazz soundtrack to a show that doesn't exist.
All Bets Are On Jade Bird
The British-born artist developed a fondness for American country music in her teens. At just 20 years old, the NPR Music Slingshot artist's new single is starting to break big in the U.S.
Winston-Salem Symphony Says Goodbye To Conductor Robert Moody
Ed. Note: This story was originally published on September 15, 2017.
Not My Job: We Ask Singer Cyndi Lauper 3 Questions About The Titanic
Lauper was one of the icons of the 1980s with hits such as "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Change two letters in the title of her musical Kinky Boots and you end up with "sinky boats." Hence, our quiz.
With 'The Prodigal Son,' Ry Cooder Puts His Own Touch On Gospel Music
In his first solo album in six years, Cooder injects social satire into his refurbished work of traditional American gospel music.