Oliver Tree on his new album 'Alone in a Crowd'
Oliver Tree's new album is built around a fashion-designer character named "Cornelius Cummings." NPR's Scott Simon talks with the musician about his methods and his music.
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Suspect in Tupac Shakur murder arrested
Authorities in Nevada announced today that arrest has been made in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur
Nevada grand jury indicts witness in killing of Tupac Shakur
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis, one of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of the rapper in Las Vegas, prosecutors announced in court Friday
North Carolina radio station plans to reject broadcasts of 'inappropriate' Met operas
WCPE says that six contemporary operas being presented this season by the Metropolitan Opera — including ones dealing with violence, race and LGBTQ issues — are "unsuitable" for broadcast.
21 Days of Musica Latina: Cuba
Every weekday through Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe dives into the music of a different country in Latin America.
The hills are alive with the sound of — new music
Nearly 60 years after the release of the film The Sound of Music, Craft Records has announced a new edition of its soundtrack. The album will feature 11 unreleased takes from the original cast.
T.J. Mack wants you to know it's OK to sit
Actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez is a prolific poster online. Now, one of his latest videos has taken on a new life.
Brian Jordan Alvarez' internet ear worm says 'you deserve to sit'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez about his silly video turned viral musical sensation: Sitting
21 Days of Musica Latina: Uruguay
Every weekday through Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe dives into the music of a different country in Latin America.