Understanding one of the world's oldest civilizations can't be achieved through a single film or book. But recent works of literature, journalism, music and film by Iranians are a powerful starting point.

She may be indie rock's queen of precisely rendered emotion, but on Mitski's latest album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me, warped perspectives, questionable motives and possible hauntings abound.

Abena Christine Jon'el took to the catwalk this winter at the latest annual Rhythms On Da Runway fashion show in Ghana, one of Africa's top fashion and music showcases.

On Tuesday opening statements will begin for the federal antitrust trial against Live Nation, one of the largest entertainment companies in the world.

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One of the most influential groups in hip-hop honors its legacy and the late Trugoy the Dove with a set of classics and new material.

John Quincy Adams had one of the most consequential post-presidencies in U.S. history. NPR"s Steve Inskeep asks biographer Bob Crawford how Adams became the ultimate political maverick.

Some writers have a designated desk or a curated room where they work. Others write anywhere and everywhere. Katie de Cunha Lewin examines famous authors' spaces in her new book "The Writer's Room."

British elites and wannabes behave badly in Elizabeth Day's sharp new novel, "One of Us." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Day about her privileged and deeply flawed characters.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Raina Douris, host of World Cafe at member station WXPN, about Mitski's new album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me.