The National Symphony Orchestra: NPR's House Band For A Day
NSO conductor Steven Reineke led some 70 musicians in performing the interludes you hear between All Things Considered stories.
Music & Culture
World Cafe Next: Bonny Doon
The Detroit band makes hazy pop gems with sharp lyrics. Hear two songs.
Leif Vollebekk On World Cafe
The singer-songwriter's music evokes a nighttime Nick Drake drenched in blue. Hear the interview and performance.
Robert Randolph On World Cafe
The steel guitarist digs into the history of sacred steel music, from its pioneers to his mentors.
Conflicted: Two Battles Illustrate How Hip-Hop Is Fueled By Competition
A battle between beatsmiths Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz and a shot of verbal ether from Remy Ma aimed at Nicki Minaj served as reminders that hip-hop remains a culture unbound by industry rules.
Alt.Latino Extra: Being Unapologetic, Being Afro-Latina
Janel Martinez, founder of the blog Ain't I Latina, talks about Afro-Latina identity and the power of visibility in the media and music.
Iron & Wine, 'We Two Are A Moon' (Live)
Sam Beam plays a cinematic neo-folk cut from his recent collaboration with Jesca Hoop, Love Letter For Fire, live in Charleston, W.Va.
A Shocking Ending Caps A Big Oscar Night For 'Moonlight'
It wasn't a terribly exciting or unusual Academy Awards telecast — until all of a sudden, it made all kinds of history.
'Moonlight' Director Boosts A Chopped And Screwed Version Of Its Soundtrack
Moonlight's Oscar win for Best Picture was well-deserved — and a new freelance soundtrack is, too.
Songs We Love: Harriet Tubman, 'Blacktal Fractal'
The trio joins up with trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith for a jazz-rock track that reverberates with moments of victory.