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Remembering jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis who has died at age 87
Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis was propelled to fame with his trio's 1965 hit — "The 'In' Crowd." The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home Monday.
Ramsey Lewis, the pop chart's favorite jazz pianist, dies at 87
The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home on Monday morning.
A 1,000-year-old German boys choir is now accepting girls
Since its founding in 975 A.D., the Regensburg Cathedral boys choir has only admitted boys. But starting on September 12, it will allow girls.
Superstar Angélique Kidjo sings at the 1000th Tiny Desk — and speaks from her heart
in an exclusive interview, the 5-time Grammy award-winning Beninese singer talks about her music, her activism and the honor of performing at the 1,000th Tiny Desk Concert ("I'm speechless!")
Angélique Kidjo: Tiny Desk Concert
The inspiring Angélique Kidjo graces the Tiny Desk for our 1,000th concert.
NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts followed a visit to a noisy bar at SXSW in Austin
NPR's Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson were straining to hear folk singer Laura Gibson. They invited her to perform at NPR's headquarters at Boilen's desk. The 1,000 Tiny Desk Concert is out Monday.
Santigold releases new album 'Spirituals'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to singer/songwriter Santigold about her new album, "Spirituals."
British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth
Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents.
Oliver Sim of 'The xx' is telling his own story with his first solo album
Sim has been a member of the band since he was 15. Now he's making his solo debut with "Hideous Bastard."