Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' Is Defiant In The Midst Of Upheaval
The story she's telling this time, that of a woman wronged, is universal, but the way she's delivered it is a crystal-clear representation of the black female experience.
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'Wake Up You!' Explores The Transitional, Post-War Rock 'N' Roll Of Nigeria
In the 1970s, a crop of young rock bands with "a new sense of fury and fuzz" arose in the aftermath of the country's civil war, says historian Uchenna Ikonne.
Still Would Stand All Time: Notes On Prince
No black artist who came before him aggregated so many diverse people in the service of anti-normativity and perverse polymorphism; the world is a better and richer place for it.
How Minneapolis Is Mourning Its Purple Son, Prince
The musician's hometown is mourning with solemn vigils, music-filled scenes and plenty of questions about how the artist died.
Cyndi Lauper Remembers Friend Prince
Prince gave Cyndi Lauper friendship, advice on how to navigate the music business, and one of the songs on her first album. She spoke with NPR's Rachel Martin about his art and legacy.
Family, Friends Honor Prince In 'Loving Goodbye' At Paisley Park Estate
Scores of fans turned out for a makeshift memorial at the music superstar's Minnesota estate on Saturday, while his family members held a private ceremony after his remains were cremated.
Beyoncé Drops New Visual Album 'Lemonade'
Last night Beyonce dropped some new music on the world. NPR's Rachel Martin takes a moment to listen to it.
Across The Blue Ridge # 17 - The South Carolina Broadcasters
The first broadcast from an Across the Blue Ridge Muddy Creek Opry show features an exciting trio breathing new life into some great old songs and tunes – and creating new music as well. The
I'm Not Sad About Prince, But Let Me Explain
NPR's Sarah McCammon grew up in a conservative evangelical home in the Midwest. When Prince died and purple filled her newsfeeds, she felt like an outsider watching a ritual she couldn't fully join.
In Fort Worth Opera's 'JFK,' A Tension Between Joy And Tragedy
The show tells the story of the last night of the president's life. "We took the myth of JFK and we really attempted to make him mortal," librettist Royce Vavrek says.