Death And The Iron Maiden
A year after his diagnosis with cancer, the lead singer of Iron Maiden talks about recovery, mortality and the band's 16th album, The Book of Souls.
Music & Culture
Album Review: 'III,' By Bixiga 70
Bixiga 70 is a 10-piece band from Sao Paulo, Brazil. The eclectic set of musicians seamlessly fuses cumbia, afrobeat and funk. NPR's Banning Eyre says their instrumental dance songs have earned them a global reputation.
Putting The 'K' In Muzak: Years Of Kmart Background Music, Archived On Tape
Care to hear four years' worth of the music played on Kmart's loudspeakers? Well, whether or not you do, now you can — on Archive.org. Mark Davis explains why he collected and uploaded the tunes.
World Cafe Next: Brooke Annibale
Hear two songs from the Pittsburgh singer-songwriter, whose music you might have heard on TV.
At 84, Award-Winning Actress Rita Moreno Tries New Projects
Rita Moreno will receive the Kennedy Center Honor next month for her career in show business. With a new gig as a voice in an animated TV series and a new album, there's no way she's done performing.
Songs We Love: Brownout, 'La Raza'
We celebrate Dia de La Raza with a posse remake of Kid Frost's Latin hip-hop classic that also features Mellow Man Ace, Niña Dioz, Das Racist's Kool A.D. and others.
First Listen: Neon Indian, 'VEGA INTL. Night School'
On the band's new album, old and new technologies come together in a sly but seemingly sincere way, with throwback results that keep the prospect of a party in mind.
Syria's 'DJ Marshall B' Raps About The Pain Of Being A Refugee
The Syrian performer has made his way through Europe while rapping about his experiences: "Lost between heaven and hell, I'm desperately trying to reach the light at the end."
Music From The Shadows: Ancient Armenian Hymns And Piano Jazz
Award-winning pianist Tigran Hamasyan merges ancient sacred hymns from his homeland with improvisation, and a little mystery.
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: Tiny Desk Concert
Artists don't usually tell long, rambling stories for us. They don't usually name their tunes "Ku Klux Police Department." The trumpeter presents his jazz-hybridized "stretch music" in performance.