Hayden Pedigo, 'Elsewhere'
As much as Pedigo's songcraft has changed, a tender smirk remains behind each pluck and strum here.
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Feist holds a mirror up to her 'Multitudes'
On her best album to date, Feist mines age and experience, love and loss to shape 12 songs about the hard-earned insights of simply existing.
During the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of Cairo take on a different sound
The streets of Cairo are busy, vibrant and noisy, but Ramadan brings another kind of flow: Religious beats from a small band.
Margo Price, Emmylou Harris & friends, 'I Shall Be Released'
At the reinstatement of expelled Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones, a small gathering of Nashville musicians opened up the People's Songbook for a musically imperfect yet unforgettable Bob Dylan cover.
RAYE: Tiny Desk Concert
A long time coming, the South London-bred singer-songwriter performs at the Desk with the confidence of a veteran vocal powerhouse.
Queen Latifah and Super Mario Bros. make history in National Recording Registry debut
Every year, the Librarian of Congress announces 25 sound recordings to be preserved for posterity. Picks for 2023 include music by Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee, John Lennon, Mariah Carey and more.
Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna intends to sing entire set in Arabic at Coachella
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna ahead of her performance at Coachella. She intends to sing her entire set in Arabic.
Elkhorn, 'South'
Elkhorn offers us a chance to hear music changing its mind in real time — spontaneous composition with nothing to prove.
Lasse Wellander, longtime ABBA guitarist, has died at 70
Lasse Wellander, lead guitarist for the band ABBA, died Friday at the age of 70.
Josh Groban never gave up his dream of playing 'Sweeney Todd'
The Grammy-Award winning baritone first auditioned to play the Demon Barber of Fleet Street back in high school. He didn't get the part then; now he's starring in the Broadway production.