BTS Goes To No. 1 On Billboard's Album Chart, A First For K-Pop
The BTS album Love Yourself: Tear is debuting in the first-place spot on the Billboard 200 album chart — and BTS is the first K-pop act to achieve this feat.
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At The Helm: Harold Mabern, Stalwart Accompanist, At 82
Harold Mabern has been one of jazz's most consistent accompanists over the last 60 years. In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we explore some of that history with him.
K-Pop, Korean Popular Music, Hits No. 1 In The U.S.
The Korean pop band BTS scores its first No. 1 album in the U.S. — debuting at the top of the charts with "Love Yourself: Tear." It's the first mostly-foreign language album to hit No. 1 in 12 years.
Third Coast Percussion: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch the Chicago-based ensemble conjure otherworldly sounds from steel pipes, tuned cowbells and a bowl that sings.
Soul Queen Irma Thomas Becomes A Doctor
Thomas earned the title of the Soul Queen of New Orleans three decades ago. Earlier this month, she added the title of doctor to her name thanks to Tulane University.
Weezer Covers Toto Song But Not The One Fans Wanted
For over a year, fans have been trying to get the band to cover "Africa" by Toto. Weezer did decide to cover a Toto song but went with "Rosanna" instead.
What's Your American Anthem?
Starting July 4, we'll bring you the stories of 50 songs — stretching from before the days of sound recording to the present — that rouse, uplift or call to action. To do that, we need your help.
Pusha T On His Controversial New Album 'Daytona'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with rapper Pusha T about his latest album, Daytona, his relationship with Kanye West, and his growth as an artist.
No Nerves From 19-Year-Old Royal Wedding Cellist
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, a rising star in the U.K. classical world, wants to serve as an inspiration for musicians even younger than he is.
'My Voice Should Be Heard': #MeToo And The Women Of Opera
Three women — a soprano, a mezzo-soprano, and a vice president of opera programming — join NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro for a conversation about harassment and inequity in the opera world.