First Listen: Emily King, 'Scenery'
On her new album, King has further honed her '80s-colored pop, rock and R&B sound. What's changed is the scenery.
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'Pequeñas Poesías' Y Más: This Week In Latin Music
This week's Alt.Latino playlist stretches the boundaries of the conventional. These genre-bending tracks celebrate female prowess, camaraderie and an artist's destiny.
Yo-Yo Ma Surprises Bystanders In Mumbai With A Mini-Concert
Yo-Yo Ma, the world's most famous living cellist, performed formally and informally in Mumbai this week, part of a long-term project to play Bach's six suites for cello in 36 places around the world.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Brian McNeill At Swannanoa
Listen for McNeill's stories as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, novelist and Scottish artist.
When In Glasgow, See Martha Ffion!
Recommended by locals, Martha Ffion treated World Cafe to songs from her debut full length album, Sunday Best.
Nakhane and ANOHNI Break Barriers on Transcendent 'New Brighton'
'New Brighton,' the striking new single from rising South African pop artist Nakhane, is a spectacular entrance to the world stage.
Song Premiere: Hear Isabelle Brown's 'What U Waiting 4'
The True Panther artist will release a new EP, 03, in February.
First Watch: Maya De Vitry's Healing Song And Astonishing Video
In this astonishing stop animation video, the Stray Birds singer Maya De Vitry collaborates with visual artist Andrew Benincasa, who poses the question: "How have you felt unseen as a person?"
Beyond 'Shallow': A Look At The Oscars Picks For Best Original Song
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson breaks down the 2019 Oscar nominees for best original song.
Stephen Malkmus Announces Surprise Electronic Album; Shares 'Viktor Borgia' Video
In a departure from his legendary indie-rock roots, Stephen Malkmus has announced a new solo electronic project, Groove Denied.