The Chess Project updates the sound of a legendary blues label
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the son of the co-founder of the legendary blues label Chess Records. Marshall Chess has released a new album, "The Chess Project."
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What Britney Spears' book taught me about resilience and self love
The release of Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me, means she gets to reclaim her story after it has been told for her for too long. And in a way, I got to revisit and reclaim my own, too.
2024 Grammy Nominations: A guide to the best, worst and most surprising nominees
Themes emerge quickly when you dig into the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. The major categories are dominated by women and seemingly up for grabs; elsewhere, progress is not always so clear.
A review of the 2023 Grammy nominations
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson breaks down the nominations for next year's Grammy Awards, out Friday. Some of the world's biggest pop stars got major nods, with SZA as the most-nominated artist.
The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for anniversary of historic 1973 trip
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with violinist Davyd Booth, who was part of the Philadelphia Orchestra's historic 1973 tour of China.
A disciplined plea for peace – and quiet – from composer Arvo Pärt
A new album of music by the 88-year-old Estonian mystic seems to put an arm around you and whisper, "In troubled times, music can help."
2024 Grammy nominations led by SZA, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers
The R&B star led all artists with nine nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards. She'll compete with Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Jon Batiste in album, song and record of the year.
Noname: Tiny Desk Concert
The Chicago-bred emcee-activist performs some revolutionary raps from her third album Sundial.
Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs
Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.
Devotion and grief intermingle on Julie Byrne's otherworldly record
The skillful guitarist talks about the experiences underneath her latest album, The Greater Wings.