The Tiny Desk Contest Entries We're Excited About This Week
There's still time to enter the Tiny Desk Contest — send in your video before midnight EST on March 25. In the meantime, check out some more entries we love.
Music
James Levine Sues Met Opera, Accuses It Of 'Cynically Hijacking' #MeToo
The conductor has sued New York's storied opera house after being fired earlier this week following the Met's internal investigation into allegations of sexual abusive conduct towards young artists.
The Current At SXSW: Stream Live Sets By Dessa, Frank Turner, Lukas Nelson
From 12:30-4:30 p.m. CT, watch Dessa, Frank Turner and Lukas Nelson perform at the Blackheart Bar during SXSW.
SXSW Public Radio Day Stage: Stream Live Sets From The Shacks, Nikki Lane, Mélat
Stream performances from The Shacks, Mélat, Nikki Lane, Natalie Prass, Lo Moon, and Sunflower Bean.
Marian McPartland: A Centennial Celebration
No jazz musician has ever been heard more on public radio than the late Marian McPartland. But for all her ubiquity, how well did we really know her?
Kelela On Taking Herself Apart
The Washington, D.C.-born R&B singer, whose debut studio album landed on many critic's lists of the best music of 2017, says music taught her to be fearless.
Tyminski On Mountain Stage
Listen to the 14-time Grammy-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter return to the Mountain Stage with his newest solo project.
Elgar's 'Enigma' Still Keeps Music Detectives Busy
When Edward Elgar debuted what came to be called his "Enigma Variations" in 1899, he left tantalizing clues in the score about a mystery contained in the music.
How Jimmy Buffett Brings 'Margaritaville' To Broadway
The enterprising beach bum's Broadway play opens this month. It may be a jukebox musical, but for Parrotheads, it offers a welcomed escape.
South X Lullaby: Becca Mancari
In an art installation full of faces, Becca Mancari can't face herself. This performance of the introspective centerpiece to her album Good Woman underlines the song's lonely atmospherics.