Seun Kuti Furthers His Father's Message On 'Black Times'
As the son of Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti carries a torch for infectious grooves and political songwriting. He speaks with NPR's Renee Montagne.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Genius Is 'Unmasked' In New Memoir
The famed composer of Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and many more tells his story in a new memoir.
New Details Emerge In Abuse Allegations Against Conductor James Levine
On Friday the Boston Globe published allegations accusing of the conductor of sexual, emotional and physical abuse in the 1960s and '70s, in behavior that former students describe as "cult-like."
Sexual Assault Claim Against Conductor Dutoit Is Credible, Boston Symphony Says
The orchestra launched an independent investigation into an accusation made by one of its former interns. She is one of ten women to publicly accuse Dutoit of sexual misconduct.
Mike Huckabee Resigns From Music Education Board After Fierce Backlash From Nashville
The former Arkansas governor's appointment to the board of the Country Music Association Foundation, a music education initiative, lasted a single day.
Spotify Cops To Its Problems And Reveals The Massive Ambitions Of Its Founder
Not exactly known for its transparency, the soon-to-be-public streaming giant offered an unprecedented look at its internal landscape this week.
Lucy Dacus Finds Comfort In Loss On 'Historian'
The indie folk singer discusses her second album, on which family is a powerful thread and heartbreak is viewed "through a lens of hope."
Across the Blue Ridge #115 - Fabulous Fiddlers, Love Songs, and a Quiet Banjo Master
This week we cover a lot of audio territory, starting with some powerful fiddling from the early bluegrass era. Hear Paul Warren and Curly Ray Cline, plus the man who influenced them both – Fi
The Best Latinx Films Of 2017 Won't Win An Oscar. They Weren't Even Nominated
Latino filmmakers depict compelling histories of two Chicano civil rights figures in new films airing on PBS.
Carol Sloane On Piano Jazz
Sloane's command of The Great American Songbook is unmatched. Revisit this singer's performance of standards such as "Cheek to Cheek" in this 2002 episode.