'Lost In Your Eyes' Singer Debbie Gibson Releases First Album In 20 Years
Susan Davis speaks to '80s pop sensation Debbie Gibson, who has released her first album in 20 years, "The Body Remembers."
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Country Singer Tom T. Hall, Writer Of 'Harper Valley PTA,' Dies At 85
He was known as "The Storyteller" for his unadorned yet incisive lyrics. Hall composed hundreds of songs and sang about life's simple joys as country music's consummate blue-collar bard.
'The Horses And The Hounds' Is James McMurtry's First Album In Seven Years
Scott Simon speaks to James McMurtry about the troubadour's first full-length studio album in seven years, "The Horses and the Hounds."
HBO's 'White Lotus' Soundtrack Haunts The Show And People's Lives
Cristobal Tapia de Veer is the composer of the infamous theme of HBO's show, "White Lotus." He talks about his process creating it and the score of the hit comedy-drama.
Afghanistan's Music School Falls Silent, Its Future Is Uncertain Under The Taliban
The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music related activities were strictly forbidden.
With Her 54th Album, Connie Smith Re-Affirms That She 'Is' Country Music
Country music legend Connie Smith has released her 54th album. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with her about forging timeless relationships and how she understands the genre after all these years.
'It's Not Just Twerk Music': Podcast Traces The Complex History Of Reggaeton
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marlon Bishop and Julio A. Pabón, the creators of the podcast LOUD, about the history of the popular musical genre Reggaeton.
Larry Harlow, Iconic Salsa Musician And Producer, Has Died At 82
Known affectionately as El Judio Maravilloso, "the marvelous Jew," the Brooklyn-born pianist, arranger, producer and activist helped to popularize the music that would become known as salsa.
Patty Griffin On Mountain Stage
In this 2014 concert, singer-songwriter Patty Griffin plays songs from the rediscovered Silver Bell, as well as a sublime cover of the Billy Hill-written song "Glory of Love."
Gabriels, 'Love And Hate In A Different Time'
A driving drum beat and string section give the song a sinister feel, while its gospel chorus reminds us that we're not headed down this path alone.