Masta Ace: Tiny Desk Concert
The Juice Crew legend brought his biggest hit, "Born To Roll," and a heartfelt recollection of his personal journey to the Tiny Desk.
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First Listen: Dr. Octagon, 'Moosebumps: An Exploration Into Modern Day Horripilation'
The first Dr. Octagon project to reunite Kool Keith with Dan the Automator in 22 years picks up right where they left off, as weird and warped as ever.
Durand Jones & The Indications Make Old-School Soul With A New-School Honesty
With a few hundred dollars and a karaoke mic, the Indiana band channeled the gritty sound of lost soul recordings on its debut. Christina Cala caught up with the group at this year's SXSW festival.
A Tribe Called Quest's Last Video Paints A Grim, Gripping Reality
In a high-concept film directed by Warren Fu and featuring many hip-hop heavies, "The Space Program" is really code for the systematic removal of black people.
Watch The Great Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Saw This Week
The 2018 Contest is officially closed for entries! For the artists who sent in their songs, the hardest part is over — but for us at NPR Music, it's just beginning. Check out some new entries we love.
When A Brand Does Well Even When It's Called 'Racist'
Chance The Rapper took on Heineken for what he saw as a racist ad. Heineken took it down but didn't suffer any consequences. In fact, its stock is up.
Record Company Executive Out Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Charlie Walk, former president of Republic Records, is leaving the company. Republic tells NPR Music that they "have mutually agreed to part ways."
First Listen: Clarice Jensen, 'For This From That Will Be Filled'
The cellist makes meditative, sometimes disorienting music with pedals, loops, sine tones and an expansive imagination.
South X Lullaby: Katie Von Schleicher
The New York songwriter finds a place of solitude in the Spire Studio Tour Bus to perform "Mary," the quietest song from her magnificent 2017 album, S***** Hits.
World Cafe Nashville: Erin Rae
With a gentle voice and deeply insightful songwriting, the Tennessee native has been a standout among the city's folk and Americana artists for years.