Author Robert Hilburn Shares Stories And Revelations Inside 'Paul Simon: The Life'
The former Los Angelese Times music critic was given complete editorial control over the singer-songwriter's biography.
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The Band's 'Music From Big Pink' Gets 50th Anniversary Reissue
A limited edition of the box set will be available in pink vinyl.
Shedding Light On Claude Debussy's Music
Claude Debussy's music continues to be described as "impressionistic", even though the composer himself hated the term. Debussy just wanted to be known as a French composer.
VIDEO: 10-Year-Old 'DJ Switch' From Ghana Will Melt Your Heart
She raps, dances and plays trumpet and keyboards. She loves school and wants to be a gynecologist when she grows up. But right now she just wants to make people happy.
Golden Dawn Arkestra: Tiny Desk Concert
Join the "Children of the Sun" - or sit back and enjoy the spectacle - in this Tiny Desk experience.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Road-Testing The Songs Of Summer
NPR Music takes over the show to stump for summertime pop hits by the likes of Cardi B, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Drake, Hayley Kiyoko and more.
Drake Releases His Double Album, 'Scorpion'
Scorpion finds Drake embracing his pop Janus, split (almost) evenly between the star's rap and R&B aspects, with cameos from Jay-Z and... Michael Jackson?!
In 'High As Hope,' Florence + The Machine Embraces Optimism
The new album preserves Florence Welch's big, torrential melodrama, but it feels less like a storm than the soft light breaking in afterward.
New Music Friday For June 29: Seven Albums You Should Hear Now
This week's best new albums includes Drake's highly-anticipated double album, Scorpion, Florence and the Machine's High as Hope, previously unheard music from jazz legend John Coltrane and much more.
Drake Is Too Big To Fail. He Should Risk It All On 'Scorpion' Anyway
If Drake truly wants to take his career to the next level, he might try something unprecedented: conceding defeat.