Devon Gilfillian's latest album is a bold declaration of Black joy
The Nashville-based musician talks about writing and recording Love You Anyway.
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Members of the band Sum 41 say they are breaking up after 27 years together
Sum 41 is behind 2000s hits such as "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep." The band said it will finish a U.S. and international tour and release an album before officially disbanding.
Trailblazing opera star Grace Bumbry dies at age 86
The celebrated singer, who led an illustrious, jet-setting career, broke the color barrier as the first Black artist to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival.
Producer Chris Strachwitz, responsible for many recordings of roots music, has died
Producer Chris Strachwitz was responsible for many recordings of roots music. He died last week at the age of 91.
Here are the standout tracks in Ed Sheeran's new album 'Subtract'
Rolling Stone music critic Maura Johnston reviews Ed Sheeran's new album, Subtract. Fresh off the heels of major copyright win, his newly released music is personal.
Here are the winners of the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes
The Associated Press won two awards for its Ukraine coverage, including the prestigious Public Service award. The prize for fiction went to two books: Demon Copperhead and Trust.
In a Baltimore basement, a jazz detective strikes gold
New recordings of old jazz performances at Baltimore's now-closed Famous Ballroom are being released for the first time.
Rooting for a Eurovision singer of the same name
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Daniel Estrin, lead singer of the band representing Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, and Daniel Estrin, lead guitarist of the Grammy-nominated band Hoobastank.
Caroline Rose on their new album 'The Art of Forgetting'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with songwriter Caroline Rose about their new album, "The Art of Forgetting."
Russian protest art group Pussy Riot wins Woody Guthrie Prize
NPR'S Scott Simon speaks to artist Nadya Tolokonnikova about her performance art group, Pussy Riot, which is receiving the prestigious Woody Guthrie Prize Saturday for its political messaging.