Music & Culture

How Janet Jackson's 'Control' shook the room for decades

5:03pm October 06, 2021

Janet Jackson's Control turns 35 this week. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sam Sanders of It's Been A Minute, who investigated the album's making and legacy to commemorate the anniversary.

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Dummy, 'Daffodils'

2:48pm October 06, 2021

by Lars Gotrich

A groovy refinement of Dummy's influences — namely, the unclassifiable and impossibly cool pop music of Stereolab, Broadcast and Silver Apples.

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Ghösh, 'Slamafied Buddhafied Funk'

1:52pm October 06, 2021

by Lars Gotrich

In 2 minutes and 20 seconds, Philly rave duo Ghösh turns the dance floor into a mosh pit.

Prince Royce pictured during his performance at the virtual Democratic National Convention in August 2020. He and reggaeton artist Sech are among the many artists participating in NPR's "El Tiny" series in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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The 'El Tiny' Concerts Coming Up Bring Bachata And Reggaeton Flair

11:51am October 06, 2021

by Lilly Quiroz

There's a lot to look forward to when Latin music star Prince Royce and reggaeton artist Sech grace NPR's "El Tiny" concert series in the coming days.

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A preview of 'El Tiny' Concerts: Camila Cabello, Yendry and Nicki Nicole

5:48am October 06, 2021

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and NPR Music is marking it with a Latin Music showcase at Tiny Desk.

How Taylor Swift and her master recordings play into the Virginia race for governor

8:11pm October 05, 2021

Terry McAuliffe, who is running for governor in Virginia, is slamming his GOP rival, Glenn Youngkin, for his former company's role in a controversy involving Taylor Swift's back catalog.

Reggaeton rules Latinx music, but not at the Latin Grammys

6:18pm October 05, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Julyssa Lopez, writer for Rolling Stone magazine, and NPR's Felix Contreras, about the controversy around this year's Latin Grammys nominations.

Jeanna de Waal plays Diana, the princess, in Diana, The Musical.

'Diana, The Musical' mixes camp with sincerity. Here's where every song ranks

3:55pm October 05, 2021

by Linda Holmes

The songs in the widely panned Netflix musical that sings and dances its way through Princess Diana's tragic life are not all alike — and we're here to put them all in their proper place.

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Recap, 'Hedera'

12:48pm October 05, 2021

by Tom Huizenga

Four young women of color founded the percussion quartet Recap in 2020. Their debut album is anchored by Hedera, a mesmerizing work for drums and voice.

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Mitski, 'Working for the Knife'

10:19am October 05, 2021

by Marissa Lorusso

Mitski's most compelling songs are about the grueling work of chasing your dreams; her new track is a powerful entry into that canon.