Violinist's album honors the underground effort to keep jazz alive after Stalin's ban
Russian-born violinist Nataly Merezhuk explores the history of jazz in the former Soviet Union in her new album: Jazz on Bones.
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Fresh Air pays tribute to legendary composer Burt Bacharach
Bacharach, who died Feb. 8, wrote hits in the '60s and early '70s with longtime collaborator Hal David. We listen to a 2010 interview with them, and a '98 interview with Bacharach and Elvis Costello.
David Jolicoeur, De La Soul's Trugoy the Dove, dies at 54
Trugoy brought skill and care-free charisma to De La Soul's innovative music, which helped to usher in a new age of hip-hop. After years of legal disputes, that music will soon be available again.
Godcaster, 'Vivian Heck'
The typically brooding band makes a pummeling, shoegaze-y love song.
Rihanna was more entertaining than most of the Super Bowl commercials
The best Super Bowl ads of 2023 seem to combine celebrity nostalgia and a bit of comedy. We run down the most effective commercials from the big game and the halftime show, featuring Rihanna.
You've heard of love at first sight. How about love at first sound?
Researchers at NYU have conducted a study on how long it takes for people to decide whether they love or hate a song.
It's official, Super Bowl halftime entertainer Rihanna is expecting her 2nd child
A representative for the Fenty Beauty mogul confirmed the news after Rihanna shined bright like a diamond during the show. She is the first known pregnant performer to take a bow on the mega stage.
Kenny Beats: Tiny Desk Concert
One of the most sought after producers in music brings a trio of familiar voices to the Tiny Desk.
James Alexander of the Bar-Kays on 50 years of the concert documentary 'Wattstax'
The concert documentary "Wattstax" was released 50 years ago this month. It featured Stax Records' entire roster at the time. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to James Alexander of the Bar-Kays.
Musician Steven Van Zandt gifts Jamie Raskin a bandana, wishes him a 'rapid' recovery
The Maryland Democrat, who is in treatment for cancer, credited the musician for inspiring him to wear bandanas while he undergoes chemotherapy.