Maria Elena Silva, 'December'
Maria Elena Silva's voice floats like a feather swishing this way and that, painting invisible shapes with the wind. Her music, spacious and exploratory, does the same.
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In Labelle And Beyond, Sarah Dash Could Never Fade Into The Background
Even next to Patti Labelle's charisma and Nona Hendryx's songcraft, there is no Labelle without the range and clarity of Dash's silver throat — and the trio's commitment to singing as equals.
What's An Unreleased John Lennon Tape Worth? Nearly $60K, According To This Bidder
The 33-minute recording captures Lennon and Yoko Ono talking to student journalists during their 1970 stay in Denmark. He also sings "Radio Peace," a song that is not believed to exist anywhere else.
John Mellencamp & Bruce Springsteen, 'Wasted Days'
John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen have discographies that go back to the '70s, but have never actually recorded in the studio together until now.
Eme Alfonso: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Cuban vocalist and her parents perform a three-song set from Havana for this stop of our "El Tiny" tour of Latin music.
Britney Spears Will Be Back In Court Over Her Conservatorship
A judge could rule whether Britney Spears' father will be removed as conservator of her estate. In June, Spears revealed she's had no control over her finances or personal life for the past 13 years.
Fan Of Spaghetti? You May Want To Visit Eminem's Detroit Restaurant
The idea for the restaurant — Mom's Spaghetti — is centered on the Detroit rapper's lyrics from "Lose Yourself." Eminem has been popping up in local TV ads for the eatery this week.
Week 3 Of The 'El Tiny' Takeover: Bachata And Reggaeton Musicians
For National Hispanic Heritage Month, NPR's Tiny Desk Home Concert Series is showcasing some of the best acts in Latin music. A preview of what's in store for this week.
Dr. Lonnie Smith, Master Of The Hammond Organ, Dies At 79
The NEA Jazz Master died Tuesday from pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 79.
What New Netflix And Hulu Documentaries Reveal About Britney Spears' Conservatorship
Netflix's Britney vs Spears and Hulu's Controlling Britney Spears — released right before an important hearing on the singer's conservatorship — piece together how Spears lost control of her life.