In 1970, Miles Davis Played Four Sets For A New Audience
That June, Miles Davis played four nights at the New York rock palace Fillmore East. Those performances are now out in full for the first time.
Music & Culture
Six Decades Later, A Long-Lost Hank Williams Recording Resurfaces
A recently re-discovered recording of Hank Williams is getting a release. Guest host Colin Escott and Jett Williams speak about the recording, called The Garden Spot Recordings, 1950.
Director Bendjelloul Searched For Mysterious 'Sugar Man'
Oscar-winning director Malik Bendjelloul died this week. He's remembered in this rebroadcast of a 2012 interview with NPR's Scott Simon.
The Music Of Oak And Forest Sprite Blend In Sylvan Esso
Delicate folk vocals combine with thumping electronics in Sylvan Esso's debut album. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the duo of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn.
From B-Boys To Billions, A Brief History Of Hip-Hop As Business
Apple is expected to buy Beats Electronics for more than three billion dollars, meaning Beats co-founder Dr. Dre would be close to becoming the first hip-hop billionaire.
Ray LaMontagne Finds The Bright Side On 'Supernova'
The achievement of Supernova is that, five albums in, LaMontagne hasn't settled into a formula or a fall-back recurring mood. Here, the singer-songwriter explores a sunny, psychedelic side.
The Forgotten Pictures Of A Music Photography Pioneer
Jim Cummins was one of the few African-American photographers working in superstar rock, shooting everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Sonny & Cher. Along the way, he forgot about more than 2,500 negatives.
Atmosphere's Seventh Album: Representing 'Southsiders'
Hip-hop pair Atmosphere has a new album out called Southsiders. NPR's Arun Rath talks with MC Sean Daley, aka Slug, who's led the duo for nearly 20 years.
In The Studio With Rodrigo Y Gabriela
The Mexican-born, metal-gone-acoustic duo speaks with NPR's Arun Rath and performs songs from the new album 9 Dead Alive.
Sam Baker: Finding Grace In The Wake Of Destruction
In 1986, a bomb planted by the Peruvian terrorist group Shining Path exploded in the luggage rack above Sam Baker. Somehow, during his long recovery, songs focused on empathy started coming to him.