Sam Baker On Mountain Stage
During the Austin songwriter's second appearance on Mountain Stage, he performs a career-spanning set.
Music & Culture
50 Years After Johnny Cash, Los Tigres Del Norte Perform At Folsom Prison
The norteño band became the first major Latin band to play at Folsom Prison since Johnny Cash did in 1968.
To Curb Ocean Pollution, U.K. May Ban Plastic Straws, Stirrers And Cotton Swabs
Prime Minister Theresa May called plastic waste "one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the world." The government said it will work with industry to develop alternatives.
Lykke Li's Two New Songs Dance At The Edges Of Pop Music
The Swedish singer is a pop star, but she doesn't necessarily make pop music. Listen to two singles from her upcoming album, so sad so sexy.
From The Vaults, A Showstopper: Hear Prince Perform 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
As news swirls about culpability for Prince's death, his estate has released a major find: a long-lost 1984 recording of his classic composition, along with rare video footage from his rehearsals.
Erika Wennerstrom On World Cafe
The Heartless Bastards front woman details her experience on a trip through the Amazon and how it informed the art she made on her latest solo album, Sweet Unknown.
No Criminal Charges To Be Brought In Prince's Death
Prince likely was unaware that the pills he was taking to combat chronic pain were laced with a powerful opioid, according to an attorney for Minnesota's Carver County who made the announcement.
Even More Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Love
We're almost ready to announce the 2018 Tiny Desk Contest winner. Here are a few entries we wanted to highlight this week in the meantime.
How The Pulitzer Jury Opened Its Doors To Hip-Hop
The Pulitzer Prize for Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. represents a shifting tide in rap's cultural status. But a juror who helped select the prize says it means as much for an institution like the Pulitzers.
The Tallest Man On Earth Returns, One Song At A Time
"Somewhere in the Mountains, Somewhere in New York" is the second song from When the Bird Sees the Solid Ground, an EP that's getting released in five parts.