What's The Buzz? Insects Have Invaded My Music
Insects have been an inspiration in music for centuries, starring in pieces from "Flight of the Bumblebee" to Mastodon's "March of the Fire Ants."
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Here Are 4 Latin Albums To Get You Through This Summer
There's too much time to feel restless in the summer. Never fear: Felix Contreras stopped by NPR's Weekend Edition to let you know the Latin music releases that will keep those feet tapping.
Watch ÌFÉ, Delaporte, Femina-X And More, Live At Nuevofest 2018
Watch all the action from WXPN's Latin music festival, starting Sunday, July 15 at 4:45 p.m. ET.
Across the Blue Ridge #134 - Summer Listening: Bluegrass, New Recordings, Blue Ridge Music Center
Summer listening sessions continue with a wonderful selection of classic bluegrass and crossover bluegrass honky-tonk. Hear Reno & Smiley, the Maddox Brothers & Rose and more. P
The Suffers On World Cafe
Yes, the band makes party music, but the members have worked incredibly hard to get here, surviving hurricanes and discrimination in the music business.
Surprise Singles Friday: Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, Metric, Tinashe And Daughters
It isn't Friday on the Internet without surprise releases — check out Metric's hooky punk snarl, Tinashe's trap-tinged lament and the return of a Providence noise-rock institution.
Don Byron On Piano Jazz
The decorated musician demonstrates his musical flexibility with McPartland on this episode of Piano Jazz.
For Rodney Crowell, A Godfather Of Americana, The Work Is Never Finished
At age 67, Rodney Crowell has become the literarily inclined elder statesman of the Americana scene. His new album, Acoustic Classics, is a look back at the songs of his career's many seasons.
A Father-Daughter Bond Kept Tight By Beatboxing
Ed Cage shared his love for beatboxing with his daughter, Nicole, now 26, while she was in utero. Now, Ed says, beatboxing is part of their language and their connection.
New Music Friday For July 13: Seven Albums You Should Hear Now
Our quick run through the best new albums out this week includes Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to Rolling Papers, a brighter outlook for Dirty Projectors, the calming sounds of Luluc and more.