SZA, 'Gone Girl'
Serving as both an inner monologue and a PSA for anyone thinking they're about to get the 2017 version of Solana, "Gone Girl" fully faces the realization that SZA isn't that person anymore.
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After a Ticketmaster snafu, Mexico's president asks Bad Bunny to hold a free concert
After hundreds of ticket holders were denied entry to Bad Bunny's shows in Mexico City last weekend, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is asking the star to put on another concert for free.
Remembering musical astronaut Manuel Göttsching
After founding the quietly influential band Ash Ra Tempel at 17 years old, Göttsching would go on to have an enormous influence on the trajectory of electronic and dance music.
The importance of remembering everything but the music
Poet and critic Harmony Holiday spent her year interviewing descendants and torchbearers, finding that the soul of jazz needs preserving offstage and outside of the booth.
Singing with James Brown was a great opportunity but the traveling takes a toll
In this week's StoryCorps, two women — Sandra Bears and Martha Harvin — talk about their careers in music — which included singing with James Brown.
You'll find Alicia Keys' new record, 'Santa Baby,' winking under the mistletoe
The famed singer, songwriter and pianist covers some holiday classics as well as two originals that she hopes will extend the shelf-life of the holiday spirit.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Gifts
Hear the perfect, gift-wrapped package of fine music with artists Loreena McKennitt, Touchstone, Janis Ian, and The Chieftains.
The 100 Best Songs Of 2022 (20-1)
We ranked a list of 100 songs that reflects the sprawling, energetic messiness of 2022. Start listening.
Brazilian singer Anitta has her sights set on global stardom
Singer Anitta has achieved Brazilian stardom, and now she has her sights set on global stardom.
Encore: Samara Joy's album, 'Linger Awhile,' receives two Grammy nominations
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with jazz singer Samara Joy, who recently took to the legendary Blues Alley Club stage in Washington. Her album, "Linger Awhile," received two Grammy nominations.