After 16 Years, Dr. Dre Returns With 'Compton'
The producer behind the West Coast gangsta rap sound looks back over his career on a long-awaited album that sounds less like one man's vanity project than a grand group effort.
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Coda To A Cold Case: The Mystery Of The Stolen Stradivarius, Resolved
A Stradivarius violin, which was stolen and hidden for 35 years, has now been found. It belonged to the late virtuoso Roman Totenberg — the father of NPR's Nina Totenberg. Nina tells the story.
Drum Fill Friday, For Aug. 7
Our recurring puzzler for careful listeners, this week featuring a selection of fills handpicked by All Songs Considered co-host Robin Hilton. Hear the drum fill and match it to the song.
Why The Zambian Hip-Hopper 'B Flow' Changed His Tune
In his first two albums, the singer/rapper made music for lovers. Then came album No. 3: Voiceless Women.
We're Off To See Appalachia: The Crooked Road Links Rural Music Communities
The Crooked Road is a 333-mile driving trail in Southwest Virginia, along which a rich music community has been able to thrive and draw visitors from all over the country.
A Rarity Reclaimed: Stolen Stradivarius Recovered After 35 Years
For decades, virtuoso violinist Roman Totenberg played his prized Stradivarius around the world. Then one day in 1980 it was snatched. Gone. But in June, the FBI called his daughter with news.
Dr. Dre's 'Compton': Who Are The Album's New Artists?
He gave us Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. Now, the producer has a new crop of protégés.
Metropolitan Opera To Drop Use Of Blackface-Style Makeup In 'Otello'
The Met says it is committed to "colorblind casting" and that its production of Otello this fall will be the first without dark makeup since the opera was first seen at the company in 1891.
Daniel Romano's Eccentric 'Countrypolitan' Sound Blends Sincerity And Irony
Canadian musician Daniel Romano specializes in country music that's a throwback to a bygone era. Rock critic Ken Tucker calls his new album, If I've Only One Time Askin', a "moving collection."
Wheelchair Beauty Queen Sings For Toilets
Miss Wheelchair Nigeria advocates for people with disabilities. This week, she introduced President Obama as he spoke to young African leaders. But she still faces discrimination in public bathrooms.