Parliament-Funkadelic singer Clarence 'Fuzzy' Haskins dies at 81
The influential vocalist played a key role in shaping the funk and R&B sound of the 1970s.
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Glasgow, Scotland, gave Snoop Dogg a surprise greeting when he arrived for a concert
A bagpiper serenaded the rapper with a rendition of Dr. Dre's 1999 single "Still Dre." Cloaked in a tartan blanket, Snoop took time to dance on the tarmac, and then gave the musician a big thumbs-up.
Tye Tribbett: Tiny Desk Concert
Tye Tribbett brings his high energy praise music to the Tiny Desk in a set of six inspiring songs.
Tejano musician Fito Olivares dies at 75
The noted saxophonist, known for songs that were wedding and quinceañera mainstays including the hit "Juana La Cubana," died in Houston. He started playing professionally in his teens.
Ruban Nielson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra on their new album 'V'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ruban Nielson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra about "V," a new album reflecting on family and sunshine with a 1980's rock flare.
Meet the D.C. teen choir that joined Bono and The Edge at the Tiny Desk
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Kirsten Holmes and Jevon Skipper from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., about their role in a recent Tiny Desk — with Bono and The Edge.
They performed with Bono and The Edge (after their parents told them who they are)
Or perhaps Bono and The Edge performed with them.
For pianist Dan Tepfer, improvisation is the mother of Bach's Inventions
Two musical worlds collide as jazz pianist Dan Tepfer finds inspiration, and room for improvisation, in J.S. Bach's Two-Part Inventions.
Bono and The Edge: Tiny Desk Concert
It's hard to overstate the kindness and good-natured humor the U2 singer and guitarist brought to this set, where they performed reimagined songs from All That You Can't Leave Behind.
Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees
The announcement came a day after Smith shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, saying he was "sickened" by the company's fees. Fans who bought Cure tickets will get a $5-$10 refund.