Entries We Love: Los Nervios, 'Lo que ya no está'
The Tiny Desk Contest is open for the first time to entries from Puerto Rico, where Los Nervios has emerged with a cool confidence.
Music & Culture
Sam Weber on Mountain Stage
Sam Weber shares tunes from first two full-length albums including his latest, Get Free.
From a basement, Ukrainian concert violinist aims to raise people's spirits
Dubbed the "cellar violinist," Vera Lytochenko performs for family and neighbors as they shelter from Russian attacks. Thousands have watched her recitals on YouTube.
Ron Miles, cornetist who imbued modern jazz with heart and soul, dies at 58
The cornetist, composer, and bandleader combined a distinctly American harmonic palette with an openhearted emotional clarity uncommon in modern jazz.
Notorious B.I.G. Is Forever Synonymous With Brooklyn
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of rapper Christopher Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G. His rhymes were hugely influential and resonate, especially with those in his hometown of Brooklyn.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Cymru
This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock explores traditional Welsh music with Crasdant, Plethyn, Siân James and more.
Rex Orange County (feat. Tyler, the Creator), 'OPEN A WINDOW'
The songwriting on Rex Orange County's latest single, "OPEN A WINDOW," reminds producer Bobby Carter of a time when we weren't allowed to leave our homes and even an open window seemed like freedom.
Bluegrass musician Del McCoury explores love gone bad on 'Almost Proud'
McCoury's been prominent in bluegrass since the 1960s, when he performed in Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys. His new album, with sons Rob and Ronnie, in an energetic work that also takes a dark turn.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2011
2011 was an exemplary year, with memorable releases by Drake, Radiohead, Adele, PJ Harvey and more.
He died 25 years ago, but Notorious B.I.G is still synonymous with Brooklyn
Wednesday marks the 25th anniversary of the death of rapper Christopher Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G. His influential rhymes still resonate with the people in his hometown of Brooklyn.