The Thistle & Shamrock: Songs Of The Times
Hear what today's songwriters with Celtic roots have to contribute to our understanding of current concerns.
Music
Joan Baez On 'Whistle Down The Wind' And Working Through Pessimism
The folk star discusses crafting her first album in a decade, and how protests — and protest anthems — have changed since the 1960s.
Darlingside On World Cafe
Since its 2015 release, Birds Say, the indie folk band has continued to grow, incorporating more instrumentation.
Songs We Love: Kian Soltani, 'In Memory Of A Lost Beloved'
Hear the emerging artist channel his Persian heritage in music that meditates on loss while mixing Eastern and Western traditions.
Inside The Search For Notorious B.I.G. And Tupac's Killers
The two biggest musicians of their day were murdered months apart. Why are the cases still unsolved?
Hembree Performs 'Holy Water' Live In-Studio
KCPT in Kansas City, Mo. hosts hometown rock band and NPR Slingshot pick Hembree for a studio session.
New Mix: Kacey Musgraves, Parquet Courts, Yo La Tengo, More
This week's essential new mix includes breezy, country pop from Kacey Musgraves, cathartic rock from Editors and Parquet Courts, one of Yo La Tengo's most unusual recordings and more.
Watch The First Entry To The 2018 Tiny Desk Contest
Check out the rowdy folk-rock sea shanty from New Jersey songwriter Ian Bamberger, the first video we received for this year's Contest.
Rapper 50 Cent, Who Bragged About Owning Bitcoin, Now Denies It
Last month, the artist, whose is filing for bankruptcy, said he "forgot" he owned the cryptocurrency, which by some estimates would have been worth nearly $8 million.
New Releases Showcase Nina Simone's Early Years In Music
In April, the singer, songwriter and pianist will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In anticipation, two compilations of Simone's early singles have been released.