When The Page Becomes A Mirror: A Chat With Radical Face
As Radical Face, Ben Cooper has released a series of albums telling the story of multiple generations of family drama. In his latest work, some of the stories are his own.
Music & Culture
'Music Was Always My Anchor': A Story Of Soul And Struggle
Rashod Ollison's memoir Soul Serenade is a coming-of-age story and playlist combined. He says he "could always tell" his mother's mood "by which Aretha Franklin song was on."
Grammy-Winning Latin Jazz Saxophonist Leandro "Gato" Barbieri Dies At 83
Barbieri composed the Grammy-winning instrumental music for the Marlon Brando film "Last Tango in Paris." Last year, he received a Latin Grammy lifetime achievement award.
Don Cheadle's Miles Davis: The Latest 'Badass' Black Man On Screen
Don Cheadle personifies jazz genius Miles Davis in his new film Miles Ahead. Badass black men rarely show up as leads in mainstream movies.
On Ronnie Spector's New Album, Don't Let Her Be Misunderstood
You might know her as the leader of The Ronettes, but Spector has seen and done a lot since the days of "Baby, I Love You." Her new album, English Heart, is filled with British hits from the 1960s.
Young Musicians Blossom In Baltimore's OrchKids Program
For students in the program, "music becomes this vehicle for experiencing and envisioning themselves with lives filled with possibility," says Baltimore Symphony Orchestra music director Marin Alsop.
Requiem For A Teen: 'Tyler's Suite' Honors A Life Cut Short
A new choral work is on tour, based on the life of Tyler Clementi — the college freshman who committed suicide in 2010, after his roommate secretly filmed him in bed with another man.
#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Spring Into This Weekend
#NPRreads is a weekly feature on Twitter and The Two-Way. Correspondents, editors and producers share the pieces that have kept them reading. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
One Year Later, Maren Morris On The Song That Changed Her Life
When the country singer wrote "My Church," she pictured an arena singing it back to her. And it happened. "By the time we get to the breakdown chorus, every corner of that place was singing along."
Sense Of Place Asheville: The Get Right Band
The Asheville, N.C., music scene is more than just Americana; there's funk in those hills, too.