John Mellencamp reflects on a world estranged on new album 'Strictly a One-Eyed Jack'
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp returns with his first album of original songs in five years, Strictly a One-Eyed Jack.
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Meat Loaf, Grammy-winning American singer and actor, dies at 74
Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, was best known for Bat Out Of Hell, one of the best-selling albums of all time. He also appeared in over 65 movies, including The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Adele postpones Vegas show in tearful post, saying half of her team is out with COVID
Weekends with Adele was originally set to run from Jan. 21 to April 16. The singer announced that the Las Vegas residency was postponed due to COVID issues.
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST: Al Bilali Soudan, Kiran Ahluwalia, Tufan Derince
For the second consecutive year, NPR teams up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival we call Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST.
Pedro the Lion's David Bazan in conversation with Hanif Abdurraqib
And just like that, Pedro the Lion's new album is out now. Listen to Havasu in its entirety with David Bazan and author Hanif Abdurraqib.
'Barn' is Neil Young's best album in quite a while
Young has long been a nature writer, composing pastorals about the environment. Barn finds him composing lyrical hymns to the earth and sky, or raging against destruction on the horizon.
Bobby McFerrin reflects on going from the hotel bar to prescribing 'medicine music'
Host Christian McBride talks with vocalist and 2020 NEA Jazz Master Bobby McFerrin. We'll hear tracks from his vast catalog, stories from his illustrious career, and an impromptu jam with Christian.
Sierra Ferrell seems to have always known where she was headed
In this session, Sierra Ferrell talks about her life and adventures so far. Plus, you'll hear live recordings of her performances from last years XPoNential Music Festival.
Tabla player Badal Roy, known for his cutting-edge jazz collaborations, dies at 82
The tabla player worked with trailblazing collaborators including Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman.
Bronx-raised Cardi B offers to pay fire victims' burial costs
"I hope that not having to worry about the costs associated with burying their loved ones will help as they move forward and heal," the Grammy-winning rapper said.