'An Object Of Pure Mathematics': Organist Cameron Carpenter On His Instrument
Carpenter performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. this week. Scott Simon speaks with the virtuoso musician about his latest tour.
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Beyond The Dreidel: The Songs Of Hanukkah — And How They've Changed
Who says Christmas gets all the fun music? Josh Kun, of the Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation, talks the evolution of Hanukkah music — from traditional Hebrew to hits fit for the club.
Folk Alley Presents: Kevin Gordon
Watch the singer-songwriter spin a tale of faith-healing and the supernatural in "Following A Sign."
'We Use Music To Understand Where We Are': David Lang On The Music Of 'Youth'
David Lang was tasked with writing music for Michael Caine's character, an elderly composer who gets abruptly called out of retirement.
Stone Temple Pilots Singer Scott Weiland Dies At 48
NPR looks back on the career of Scott Weiland, singer in the bands Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. Weiland died in his sleep on Thursday at age 48.
Song Travels' 2015 Holiday Spectacular
Join Michael Feinstein for an hour of yuletide music and cheer in this special edition of Song Travels.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
NPR Music's panel of public-radio experts can't turn off new songs by Khruangbin, Carla Morrison, Martin Courtney and more.
The Wood Brothers On World Cafe
Despite other gigs, Chris and Oliver Wood say playing together is always their first choice.
Ingrid Jensen On Piano Jazz
Marian McPartland praises the trumpeter's warmth and virtuosity in a Piano Jazz episode from 2000.
Hanukkah Lights 2015
This year's program searched far and wide to find the best stories about Hanukkah, from cherished classics to a festive and humorous holiday guide.