Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Chick Corea, Dies Of Cancer At 79
Chick Corea was a towering figure in jazz for over 50 years — at home in straight ahead jazz, electric jazz fusion, Latin music and more. He won 23 Grammy awards.
Music & Culture
Rebecca Black Releases 10th Anniversary Remix Of 'Friday'
Ten years ago this week, Rebecca Black's song "Friday" was released. If you were anywhere near the Internet then, you may have distinct feelings about the song.
'Just The Two Of Us' Songwriter Found His Sound In Solitude
William Salter, who co-wrote the popular love song, told his granddaughter that the radio kept him company during a lonely childhood. When he later found the bass, he said, "I found myself."
Ringing In The Year Of The Ox Will Be A Largely Virtual Event
The Smithsonian is hosting virtual Lunar New Year events for the public. The Shanghai Quartet will perform "Eight Folk Songs" by composer Zhou Long. Morning Edition got a sneak peak.
Nelson George's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
Nelson George, author, cultural critic and filmmaker with a passion for African American culture, picks his favorite soulful Tiny Desk concerts.
Judge Rules Against Britney Spears' Father In Conservatorship Dispute
In a Los Angeles Superior Court hearing Thursday, the judge ruled that conservatorship of the singer's estate will continue to be co-controlled by an outside firm, Bessemer Trust.
Hayley Williams Sings Herself Back To Life
On Flowers for Vases / descansos, recorded at home during quarantine, Hayley Williams blurs the lines between mythology and reality to offer a new language to cope with grief.
A Fine Romance: Jazz & Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day with classic songs of love from a 2018 Jazz at Lincoln Center concert, featuring vocalists Brianna Thomas, Vuyo Sotashe and an all-star big band.
KeiyaA: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
One of 2020's breakout artists performs four songs as part of Tiny Desk's Black History Month celebration.
Remembering The Legacy Of Maestro Armando Manzanero
Latin artists across generations and genres revered Armando Manzanero, who died in December due to COVID-19. We asked a few of our favorite musicians to pay tribute to the acclaimed Mexican composer.