Songs We Love: Chris Dave And The Drumhedz, 'Destiny N Stereo'
You've heard his drumming on records by Adele, Perfume Genius and D'Angelo. Soon, his shape-shifting band is going to release its debut album.
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At 86, Bobby Osborne Doesn't Intend To Quit Singing Anytime Soon
The bluegrass group Osborne Brothers released their version of "Rocky Top" on Christmas Day 50 years ago. Sonny Osborne retired in 2005, but Bobby is still going strong. The singer released his latest album 'Original' in June.
Lawrence Rothman, 'Wolves Still Cry' (Live)
Lawrence Rothman embodies several alter egos on their new album, The Book Of Law. Watch them perform a catchy standout track during their live radio debut.
France Mourns Its Favorite Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday
Hallyday, who died Wednesday at 74, had a career that spanned 50 years. He recorded more than 1,000 songs and sold more than 100 million records — but was little known outside France.
Bette Smith On World Cafe
A singer tells a true story about becoming the person you really want to be.
Watch Jeff Tweedy's Career-Spanning Performance Celebrating 10 Years Of NPR Music
From Uncle Tupelo to an unreleased song, Jeff Tweedy showcased the range of his career in an acoustic set.
Jamila Woods Talks Spiritual And Political Themes Behind 'HEAVN'
The singer and poet discusses evolving as a vocalist, celebrating black womanhood in her lyrics and challenging common perceptions of Chicago in her debut album.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Music Migration
Join host Fiona Ritchie as she uncovers the deep roots across several generations that run under a family tree of songs from the British Isles and Ireland to the Southern Appalachians.
Sufjan Stevens Pens A Quiet Song For 'Feisty, Fierce' Figure Skater Tonya Harding
Sufjan Stevens loves complicated heroes who, for better or worse, represent something unmistakably American. His latest ode is to figure skater Tonya Harding.
'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74
Born as Jean-Philippe Smet during World War II in occupied Paris, Hallyday latched on to American-style rock 'n roll in the 1960s and went on to sell 100 million albums over five decades.