R&B artist Yola talks new EP and the last 3 years
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with British R&B singer-songwriter Yola on her new EP, My Way, and what's changed for her creatively since she last released music.
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The musical universe of David Lynch
From Twin Peaks to his films to his own recording career, the director understood how much sound mattered — not only to the audience, but to the characters in his stories.
Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby and more will play FireAid benefit concert in LA
The Jan. 30 event will stream live and raise money for those impacted by the wildfires.
Can James McVinnie change your mind about the pipe organ?
On his new album, the British keyboardist offers both engaging and entertaining contemporary works for the misunderstood instrument.
'Forces of Nature' showcases the potent mix of two jazz giants
A new recording features pianist McCoy Tyner and saxophonist Joe Henderson in a concert taped in New York City in 1966. The music here is a prelude to later iconic records by each leader.
The Red Clay Strays: Tiny Desk Concert
It wasn't a given that the Strays could rein in the grandeur that its fanbase relishes to fit the modest Tiny Desk, but this set proves why it's one of the fastest-rising ensembles in any genre right now.
Here's everyone performing at the presidential inauguration
Unlike Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration, which reportedly struggled to book high-profile performers, several well-known artists will partake in this year's inaugural events.
LA fires are still raging, but forecasters expect calmer winds in the coming days
It was another day of fierce winds gusting to 65 mph in mountainous areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, but weather more conducive to firefighting operations is expected soon.
New Drake lawsuit claims his label pushed 'Not Like Us' diss to defame him
The Toronto rapper is suing Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging that the release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's 2024 hit threatened his life and career.
Daring to Dream: A reflection on America
In celebration of what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.'s 96th birthday, pianist Lara Downes examines how musicians have followed in his footsteps, and faced the cost of taking a stand.