First Listen: Shawty Lo, 'R.I.C.O.'
When the Atlanta rapper died in a tragic car accident last September, his untimely passing felt like the death of old Atlanta. On R.I.C.O., he resurrects it with an autobiographical portrait.
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Remembering Rock N' Roll Pioneer Chuck Berry
The legendary guitarist, songwriter and singer died Saturday at the age of 90. Rock historian Ed Ward looks back on Berry's music and career. Originally broadcast in May 2008.
Kelly Moran Plays 'Limonium,' A Propulsive, Glass-Fragile Piece For Prepared Piano
In a video for "Limonium," Brooklyn-based composer Kelly Moran interrupts the stretched piano wire with corkscrews, forking the paths of sound.
At SXSW, Garth Brooks Sees The Constants In A Changing Industry
The music business has evolved dramatically since the country icon began his career. What hasn't changed, he says, is how artists connect with fans: "The music kinda lets you be in their life."
Bell X1 On World Cafe
Over nearly two decades, the Irish band has mastered melodic indie pop that is bright, thoughtful and gracefully rough around the edges.
What We Loved On The Last Day Of SXSW
It's the end of another grueling and glorious SXSW. Here's what we loved on the last day.
FAARROW Joins SXSW Bands In Drawing Attention To Travel Ban
Somali sisters Siham and Iman Hashi come together to make the pop music group FAARROW. The girls escaped their home country, while it was being torn apart by civil war.
Tributes To Chuck Berry Pour In: 'One Of My Big Lights Has Gone Out'
Chuck Berry, one of the founders of rock and roll, died Saturday night at age 90. Almost immediately, the tributes started rolling in from some of the most famous names in music.
A Father Of Rock 'N' Roll, Chuck Berry Dies At 90
Legendary musician Chuck Berry helped defined early rock 'n' roll has died. He was 90. NPR guest host Ray Suarez speaks with Rolling Stone music critic Peter Guralnick about his life and influence.
Nile Rodgers At SXSW: 'No One Else Can Tell The Story'
The influential producer has worked with everyone from David Bowie to Daft Punk. He spoke with NPR's Michel Martin shortly after delivering a keynote address at the Austin music festival.