Rosalía is unafraid to pull from every corner of the world
The genre-bending star talks her new album Motomami, expressing sexuality in music and her global approach to pop.
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Aaron Nigel Smith and Andy Furgeson on their new album for children 'Smith & Yarn'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musicians Aaron Nigel Smith and Andy Furgeson, who performs under the name Red Yarn, about their new children's album, Smith & Yarn.
A Ukrainian jazz club provides joy in Odesa despite the invasion
In Odesa, a port city in southern Ukraine, one jazz club has continued to host performances despite the Russian invasion, providing a haven for joy and creativity.
Electropop star BANKS got into music after feeling "unheard"
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with electropop star BANKS about how she got into music and about her just-released fourth album, "Serpentina."
'Fresh Air' marks the centennial of jazz great Charles Mingus
Critic Kevin Whitehead reflects on the legacy of the musician who would have been 100 on April 22, 2022. Mingus died in 1979, leaving behind a catalog of music that reflected his outsized personality.
For classical pianist Jeremy Denk, life is like a series of music lessons
Denk talks about what he learned from his teachers, and his failures, frustrations and pivotal moments as an artist. His new memoir is Every Good Boy Does Fine. Originally broadcast March 21, 2022.
Charles Mingus contained multitudes, but his native language was protest
The jazz icon's 100th birthday is a chance to appreciate an enduring throughline of his career, which often teetered between exquisite composure and raging chaos.
Coachella's music fan fave Do LaB is back!
Coachella is back after being shuttered by the pandemic. We take a look at the Do LaB stage, created by three brothers, as a renegade event.
Feid: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Colombian artist utilizes his full 15-minute set to depict an artistic and intentional musical image of his home and its rich sonic diversity.
Mizmor & Thou, 'Drover of Man'
A surprise new track from metal bands Mizmor and Thou summons a beautiful ache.