DJ Marshmello's 'Fornite' Concert Has The Music World Buzzing
What does DJ Marshmello's Fortnite concert mean for the future of music performance? The 10-minute virtual concert was one of the largest digital gatherings ever.
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Lau Noah: Tiny Desk Concert
There's a magical aura that surrounds Lau Noah as she sits behind the Tiny Desk and unspools thought-provoking story-songs.
Live Blog: The 2019 Grammy Awards
The Recording Academy is spreading its prizes widely this year. No artist is dominating, but Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves and Brandi Carlile have all won awards.
2019 Grammy Awards: The Full List Of Winners
Artists who have won multiple awards at the 61st annual Grammy Awards include Lady Gaga, Brandi Carlile and Kacey Musgraves.
'We Need To Exist In Multitudes': Noname Talks Artistic Independence, Women In Rap
Fatimah Warner, best known as the rapper Noname, has been quietly gaining attention for her feminist and socially aware lyrics. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Warner about her sophomore album, Room 25.
Grammy-Nominated Blues Musician Cedric Burnside Remembers His Roots
His album Benton County Relic was nominated for a Grammy this year in the Best Traditional Blues category and features lyrics about his poor upbringing in Mississippi.
Leah Nobel Explores The Mixed Bag Of Human Experience With New Album
Leah Nobel interviewed 100 people about what it means to be human to help create her new album Running in Borrowed Shoes.
Congressman Hank Johnson Advocates For Release Of Detained Rapper 21 Savage
British-born rapper 21 Savage was detained by U.S. immigration officials for allegedly overstaying a visa. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson about why he's advocating for the rapper's release.
'Thank U' Text: Ariana Grande's Collaborators Break Down The Artist's Latest Album
Ariana Grande's thank u, next shows a musical turning point for the young star. Grande's producers and songwriters share the studio stories that helped make the album.
Bobbie Gentry's 'The Delta Sweete' Gets A Much-Belated Tribute
Scott Simon discusses a star-studded reimagining of Gentry's 1968 cult classic with two of its contributors, country artist Margo Price and Rolling Stone editor David Fricke.