Why The 'Sgt. Pepper's' Cover Art Matters As Much As The Music
As the album turns 50, critic Colin Fleming argues that the cultural impact of Peter Blake's iconic record sleeve equaled that of the music.
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The Ramblin' Blues Of Gregg Allman
One of the most recognizable voices of his generation, Allman was one of the namesakes of a band that pioneered Southern rock — yet his music was always haunted by a sense of mortality and loss.
Khalid's Timeless Pop Anthems For American Teens
On his breakthrough debut album, American Teen, Khalid Robinson proves that the emotional turbulence of youth can be timeless. Michel Martin talks to him and his biggest influence: his mom.
Influential Voice In Southern Rock, Gregg Allman Dies At 69
Singer-songwriter Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band died on Saturday at the age of 69. Music journalist Amanda Petrusich takes a look back at Allman's legacy with NPR's Michel Martin.
Southern Rocker Gregg Allman Dies At 69
Allman, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died at his home in Savannah, Georgia.
In A Lost Concert, Jaco Pastorius Sounded The Rhythm Of The City
In 1982, NPR's Jazz Alive! recorded a big-band performance led by the inventive bassist at New York's Avery Fisher Hall. Engineer Paul Blakemore has remastered the tapes for a new album.
Ariana Grande Vows Return To Manchester In Letter To Fans
Grande has released a letter to her fans following the bombing outside of her Monday performance at the Manchester Arena in England.
Across the Blue Ridge #74- A California-based documenter, and some great dance tunes
The allure of traditional southern music has spread across the U.S. and around the world. Case in point: David Bragger is a Los Angeles audio-video producer and musician.
Terence Blanchard On Piano Jazz
The Grammy award-winning trumpeter and composer joins Marian McPartland to perform standards like "I Thought About You" with bassist Gary Mazzaroppi.
Pokey LaFarge On World Cafe
In a live session, the St. Louis roots performer shares a song he wrote in response to the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., just outside his hometown.