Colbert Invited To Lexington After Comments Roasting NC 'Cue
Late night host Stephen Colbert has North Carolina foodies smoking hot over comments he made about one of the state's most cherished cuisines.
Music & Culture
'Un Buen Día Hoy Será': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Hear Alt.Latino hot takes on new tracks from Carlos Santana, Nicola Cruz, Alizzz and more.
First Listen: Various Artists, 'Music Inspired By The Film ROMA'
Roma director Alfonso Cuarón reached out to some of his favorite artists — including Patti Smith, Ibeyi and Beck — to create songs inspired by the film.
First Listen: Cass McCombs, 'Tip Of The Sphere'
The rangy and enigmatic singer-songwriter is fully indifferent to fitting anywhere specific on the canvas of American folk — or, really, anywhere.
Line Between Good And Bad Taste Blurs On Oscar Peterson's 'Motions & Emotions'
A 50-year old album by pianist Oscar Peterson and a studio orchestra has been reissued by the German label MPS. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead confesses to having mixed feelings about it.
The Unlikely Success And Down-To-Earth Soul Of James Ingram
The gifted songwriter and singer wasn't a born superstar — but became something of a sleeper hit on the strength of his singing, songwriting and history-making collaborations.
Hear Rodrigo y Gabriela Cover Pink Floyd's 'Echoes'
The acoustic rock duo from Mexico offers a thrilling instrumental take on the Pink Floyd classic for the just-announced Rodrigo y Gabriela album Mettavolution.
Lucy Dacus Covers An Edith Piaf Classic And Pays Homage To Love
Hear Dacus' dramatic reinterpretation of Edith Piaf's 70-year old love song, "La Vie En Rose."
The 10 Best Albums We Heard In January
Stream our favorite albums of the month in the first installment of a new series from NPR Music.
The 20 Best Songs We Heard In January
Stream our favorite songs of the month in the first installment of a new series by NPR Music.