VIDEO: 'Call Me Maybe' Parody Pokes Fun At India's Marriage Ads
A trio of female college students didn't like the way "matrimonial adverts" depict women. So they wrote a song about it.
Music & Culture
Why Was A Prominent Muslim Musician Gunned Down In Pakistan?
Singer Amjad Sabri — part of one of South Asia's most famous artistic families — was killed Wednesday in Karachi. The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
In Songwriting, Carla Hassett Looks Home
The Brazilian-American singer named her latest album after a song by Caetano Veloso, whose lyrics written while in exile from Brazil struck a chord.
Kip Winger Explores His Classical Side
You might remember the hair band Winger and its MTV hit "Seventeen." The band's namesake, bassist Kip Winger, has another side: classical composer.
How A New Texting Service Connects A Music Artist With His Fans
Ryan Leslie developed an app that lets him manage conversations with fans and colleagues from his phone. He says the engagement tool gives artists a stronger hand in the business of their music.
'Brexit' Mixtape: Send Us Yours
All Things Considered is thinking about British songs that reflect people's sentiments in the U.K. We picked some; if you can think of better songs to explain Brexit, tweet us @npratc #BrexitMix.
Getting Another Perspective On The U.K. At Glastonbury Festival
Candace Bahouth of the village of Pilton in the U.K. describes how the village evolves when one of the world's biggest music festivals comes to town, and how people there feel about the 'Brexit' vote.
Bernie Worrell: The Most Influential Keyboardist You've Probably Never Heard Of
Composer and keyboardist Bernie Worrell played funk, soul, and broke genres as a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic and a performer with Talking Heads. Worrell died Friday at the age of 72.
'The Hot Sardines' Album: French Fries & Champagne
"French Fries and Champagne" is The Hot Sardines' new album. Singer Elizabeth Bougerol and band leader Evan Palazzo tell NPR's Scott Simon Craigslist helped them turn their hobby into a music career.
Across the Blue Ridge #26 - Summer Party Music, Cultural Crossroads
This week we mark the start of summer with a great selection of roots music that's fun to listen to above all. Whether it's a fiddle tune, a banjo song, a gospel number or a bit of the blues,