Sheer Mag On World Cafe
Tina Halladay and co. play like they're rock stars headlining the EnormoDome, but they come from a busted-up building called the Nut House.
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Country Music And Brain Research Come Together At Nashville Summer Camp
Researchers in Nashville are tapping into a country music camp to learn more about Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Many people who have it love music but don't know why.
Hurray For The Riff Raff, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017
Stream Alynda Segarra's impassioned set from Newport.
Big Thief, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017
The rising indie-rock band performed some new, unreleased songs during its Newport set.
The Wild Reeds, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017
Mackenzie Howe, Sharon Silva and Kinsey Lee's set at Newport Folk was assured and robust, a testament to potent voices made more powerful when united.
Shovels & Rope, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017
The charismatic husband-and-wife duo returned to Newport after a three-year hiatus.
Newly Released Collection Reveals Complex Artistry Of Pianist Artur Schnabel
In 1942, the Austrian pianist recorded a set of Schubert Impromptus that were never released. Those recordings, plus others from the session, are now available in a new CD set.
Cajun Music Legend D.L. Menard Has Died, Age 85
The songwriter, guitarist and singer had a tune, "The Back Door," that became one of the most-covered Cajun songs of all time.
Art Exhibit Features Chagall's Works For Ballet And Opera
A new exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art explores the role that music and ballet played in the work of painter Marc Chagall.
Even More Great Albums By Women Outside Of The Top 150
NPR Music recently released a top-ranking list of 150 albums by women. NPR's Noel King chats with Jill Sternheimer of the Lincoln Center and NPR's Paula Mejia who had some of tough decisions.