The Accidentals Come Home To Michigan
The young band recently released a single called "Michigan And Again." Though the band's three members do love their home state, the inspiration for the song came from an unlikely source.
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William Bell Heads Back To His Roots In 'This Is Where I Live'
William Bell cut his first Stax records tracks more than 50 years ago. Now, he's back on the label. Bell tells NPR's Scott Simon about his new album, and remixing one of his biggest hits.
#NPRreads: 4 Reads To Keep You Young This Weekend
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
Taylor Swift, Aryan Goddess?
Haters (of a multicultural society) gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. Meanwhile, Swift will continue to bask in her utterly unremarkable whiteness.
Across the Blue Ridge #22 - Mountaineer musicians, banjo pickers and today’s singers
This week we go back to 1972, and recordings of Aunt Jenny Wilson of Logan County, West Virginia. She was a joyful and powerful singer and banjo player, not to mention something of a philosop
Dena DeRose On Piano Jazz
In a 2001 session, the singer and pianist joined host Marian McPartland for a program of standards.
A Tribute To Artie Shaw On Piano Jazz
Historian and cornetist Dick Sudhalter provides historical perspective on the great clarinetist and bandleader.
Charles Bradley On World Cafe
Hear the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" perform songs from his new album, Changes, live in Philadelphia.
Check Out These Musicians Who Literally Play With Their Food
It turns out beans aren't the only musical fruit. The London Vegetable Orchestra is one of many musical acts that uses all sorts of fruit and veg to produce sweet (and savory) sounds.
Songs We Love: Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, 'Was Dog A Doughnut'
The steel drum tradition is unfairly maligned. The mysterious Hamburg group takes Cat Stevens' pioneering electro jam and replaces synths with steel.