Curtis Fuller, Leading Trombonist Of Jazz's Detroit Wave, Dies At 86
After cutting his teeth in Detroit, a move to New York near the middle of the century found him directly in the center of a deeply important moment for jazz.
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Tune-Yards Shares The Inspiration Behind 'Sketchy'
When you listen to a song by Tune-Yards, it can be like listening to a beautiful, but abstract painting. Hear a live performance of songs from the band's latest album.
Ani DiFranco: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Ani DiFranco delivers a beautiful and powerful performance from her home and studio, Big Blue in New Orleans.
Taylor Swift Makes Cameo On High School Students' Year-End Exam
The Advanced Placement U.S. government and politics exam included a question about the singer encouraging voters to register on Instagram. CNN reports the surprise put a smile on some students' faces.
Rapper Esoteric On New Album 'Super What?'
Rapper Esoteric of the group CZARFACE discusses the new collaboration album Super What? and the legacy of rapper MF DOOM, who died in 2020.
Music Professor David Rothenburg Makes Music With Cicadas
NPR host Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to music professor David Rothenberg about the music of the Brood X cicadas and what it's like making music with them.
Celebrities Push For Vaccine Equity At 'Vax Live' Benefit Concert
The charity event has so far raised $302 million and secured over 26 million COVID-19 vaccines. The money will go toward vaccine delivery, testing and PPE in some of the world's poorest countries.
Natalie Bergman Explores Grief, Faith In New Album 'Mercy'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to singer Natalie Bergman about her new album, Mercy.
What Is Activism? Carl Hancock Rux Talks With Lara Downes
The poet and playwright wrestles with the idea of being an activist in America today in its various forms, meanings and misunderstandings.
Makes Your Heart Sing: What Mexican Regional Means To You
A breakdown of all the reasons and ways members of the Alt.Latino community hold Mexican Regional near and dear to their hearts.