Lee Fields: Tiny Desk Concert
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series continues a celebration of Black History Month with this set from Lee Fields.
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Burt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94
The songwriter and singer, who cemented his prominence with hits like "Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk on By," died Wednesday of natural causes.
Rebecca Black leaves the meme in the rear view
She scored a much-maligned hit at the age of 13 with "Friday." Now 25, Rebecca Black is finally releasing her debut album, Let Her Burn.
When you think of ballet, Black Sabbath probably doesn't come to mind
A ballet featuring music from the heavy metal band opens later this year in England. Guitarist Tony Iommi told the BBC he appreciates the art form, even if he's never been to the ballet.
From streetwear to red carpets, a new exhibit traces the evolution of hip hop fashion
NPR's Juana Summers visits a new exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City that celebrates 50 years of fashion in hip hop music.
N.Y. Philharmonic chief looks to Gustavo 'Dudamel era' after historic appointment
New York philharmonic president and CEO Deborah Borda discusses the decisionmaking process behind bringing the superstar conductor to the Big Apple.
Allison Lorenzen & Midwife, 'Glycerine'
For this slowcore meditation on Bush's butt-rock hit, the duo swaps brimming frustration with genuine sorrow.
Lil Yachty's delightfully absurd path to 'Let's Start Here'
The singsong rapper began as an oddity. His new "psych rock" album feels representative of his career arc.
Harrison (feat. Kadhja Bonet), 'Float'
The polymath producer distills his knack for synthetic beats and jazz-like arrangements into a smooth, delicate soul rhythm.
Natalia Lafourcade sought the comfort of her 'inner garden' on her latest album
Lafourcade discusses De Todas las Flores, her first album of entirely new material in seven years.