AmericanaFest Preview: Lucette, Whitey Morgan, Oh Pep! And More
On this week's podcast, Bob Boilen, Ann Powers and Jewly Hight showcase the music they look forward to seeing at Nashville's AmericanaFest.
Music & Culture
Appeals Court Rules Youtube Video Of Baby Dancing To Prince Was Fair Use
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Daniel Nazer of the Electronic Frontier Foundation about the impact of this ruling. An appeals court ruled the music used in the video was an instance of fair use.
A.R. Rahman Responds To Fatwa Issued For 'Muhammad' Biopic
A Muslim group in Mumbai has issued a religious edict against Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman — because he scored an Iranian film chronicling the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
A Working Jazz Band Shows Off Its Polish In 'Canada Day IV'
Eight years ago, jazz drummer and composer Harris Eisenstadt put together a quintet called Canada Day. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the group's new album shows the wisdom of sticking together.
Music Review: 'Over And Even,' Joan Shelley
Music critic Will Hermes has been won over by the remarkably beautiful, pure voice of Joan Shelley. He reviews her new album, Over and Even.
Ringo Starr Cleaning House, Will Auction Beatles 'Stuff' For Charity
The Fab Four drummer is putting an original pressing of the White Album, a guitar once owned by John Lennon and one of his own Ludwig Oyster drum kits on the block.
Get To Know One Of The Most-Performed Living Composers
To mark the 80th birthday of the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt (Bjork and Michael Stipe are among his fans), preview an upcoming documentary and explore a few facts and myths about this singular artist.
A Medal For A King — And For Many Of America's Greatest Living Artists
The 2014 National Medals of Arts and the National Humanities Medals was awarded in tandem Thursday to 21 of the most renowned U.S. artists and patrons. Among the winners was Stephen King.
Jon Batiste And The Legacy Of Jazz On Late-Night TV
Tonight, when Stephen Colbert begins his run as host of the Late Show on CBS, he'll have a new partner in crime: pianist Jon Batiste. Bassist Christian McBride lends some insight into what he expects.
Carly Rae Jepsen Mixes Bubble-Gum Pop With Ache And Anguish On 'Emotion'
The "Call Me Maybe" singer proves she's not just a one-hit wonder with her new album. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Jepsen's record is "adventurously diverse in both its sounds and its sentiments."