Shaggy's 'real' voice
The Jamaican musician Shaggy is known for singing in a Jamaican accent he doesn't use when speaking. Now he's explained the accent's origins.
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What's behind the so-called 'hologram' celebrity concerts
The surprising tech behind buzzy so-called "hologram" concerts featuring the likes of Elvis Presley, Tupac Shakur and other absent popstars.
Kacey Musgraves on 'Deeper Well', finding inspiration and bittersweet transitions
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Kacey Musgraves about her new album, "Deeper Well."
How Berlin's legendary techno scene has become recognized by UNESCO
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Der Spiegel journalist Tobias Rapp about Berlin's techno culture, the significance of which has been nationally recognized by Germany's UNESCO commission.
'Restless Dreams' documentary retraces Paul Simon's past, and captures his present
An unexpectedly thought-provoking two-part documentary looks back at Simon's lengthy career, including his Simon & Garfunkel days, and also chronicles his process of recording his latest album.
Justin Timberlake: Tiny Desk Concert
The artist, who just dropped his new album Everything I Thought It Was, comes to the Tiny Desk with a set that leans heavily on his early solo catalog.
Just because your favorite singer is dead doesn't mean you can't see them 'live'
The upcoming immersive "Elvis Evolution" experience in London employs everything from cutting edge AI to a 200-year-old magic trick.
San Francisco Symphony music director Esa-Pekka Salonen resigns
Citing creative differences with the orchestra's board, the famed Finnish conductor and composer plans to leave when his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.
Michael Knott, who changed the course of Christian rock, dies at 61
An entire industry wouldn't exist without him, yet few know his name. In his songs, Knott challenged the faithful to examine their faults and hypocrisies.
What's the SXSW festival have to do with U.S. support of Israel's war in Gaza?
More than 60 musicians are boycotting the South by Southwest music festival underway in Austin, Texas, over the event's partnership with the U.S. Army and big defense contractors.