tUnE-yArDs: Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
On Nikki Nack, Merrill Garbus worries over the notion that she's just an accumulation of her influences, and she fights back wonderfully.
Music & Culture
Sonny Rollins: 'You Can't Think And Play At The Same Time'
"Jazz improvisation is supposed to be the highest form of communication," says the 83-year-old sax legend, who is about to release the third volume in his prized Road Shows series.
The Animals: The British Invasion That Wasn't
Largely ignored today, the rough-and-tumble quintet from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne gets reassessed in a new box set, titled The Mickie Most Years & More.
Album Review: 'Everyday Robots'
Tom Moon reviews the solo album by Blur and Gorillaz frontman, Damon Albarn. The new album, called Everyday Robots, examines the human toll of our ever-present technology.
At 90, 'Fiddler' Lyricist Tells His Story
"Any successful lyricist has to be part playwright and has to be able to put himself into the minds and the hearts and the souls of the characters," Sheldon Harnick tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross.
Putting A Name And Face To A Famous Voice
Aloe Blacc sang two of the past year's most ubiquitous singles. So why haven't you heard of him?
Peter Bjorn And John On World Cafe
Today's Vintage Cafe comes from 2007, when the Swedish band released its hit album Writer's Block.
Reliving 'Dylan's Gospel': Bob's Songs Transformed
In 1969, music producer Lou Adler assembled LA's top background singers for a gospel reading of Bob Dylan songs. NPR's Eric Westervelt speaks with Adler and Merry Clayton about the album's re-release.
A Millionaire Saves The Silenced Symphonies Of Pakistan
Once upon a time, Lahore was home to a booming film industry and studio musicians to match. Now, the sounds of Lollywood have made a comeback, thanks to a jazz fan — who's also a philanthropist.
Valentina Lisitsa: Chasing Pianos And YouTube Fans
The Ukrainian-born pianist revived her stalled career by uploading videos of herself to YouTube. After millions clicked, she landed a record deal. Her new album features film music by Michael Nyman.