Billy Strayhorn In Five Songs
Though overshadowed during his own lifetime by his employer, Duke Ellington, the composer-arranger wrote more than 1,000 pieces. Here are takes on his most famous tunes.
Music Lists
Recommended Dose: October's Best Dance Tracks
Your monthly cliff notes to the best electronic music features new tunes from Ducky, Toxe, Len Leise and more.
Latitudes: Our Favorite Global Music In October
Art rock to bubbly pop — we've got fresh sounds from Japan, the U.K., India, Germany and Turkey.
AmericanaFest Preview: Lucette, Whitey Morgan, Oh Pep! And More
On this week's podcast, Bob Boilen, Ann Powers and Jewly Hight showcase the music they look forward to seeing at Nashville's AmericanaFest.
From Jazz To Latin To R&B, NPR Music's Favorite Albums Of 2015 So Far
NPR's favorite albums of the year so far range from hip-hop to Latin music.
From Here To Eternity: A Giorgio Moroder Primer
The iconic dance producer — his first album in two decades, Deja Vu, is out now — is having a moment. Here's a guide to the highlights of his career, from the popular to the obscure.
Top 10 Top 40 For 2014
Dig below the strata of pop songs so ubiquitous you can't stand to hear them anymore, and you'll find plenty of riches in the Top 40, from country crossover to innovative R&B and classic pop.
Ken Tucker's Top 9 Albums Of 2014, Plus A Book
Making new sounds while staying mindful of the past is a common theme in the Fresh Air music critic's year-end list.
Digging Through The Latin Grammy Nominations: Who's Worth Checking Out
Alt.Latino co-hosts Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd stop by to talk Latin Grammy nominations.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Another month means another genre-spanning mix of new music chosen by public radio's top DJs. Download new songs by Neko Case, Jason Marsalis, Valerie June, Porter Ray and many other artists.