The Thistle & Shamrock: 'These Are The Hands'
Meet internationally-acclaimed author Alexander McCall Smith and award-winning composer James Ross, who collaborated on song cycle These Are The Hands.
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Slingshot's 2021 Artists To Watch
It's a new year, which means new opportunities for emerging artists to rise above the noise. Here are public radio's 17 artists to watch this year.
A Preview Of New Music To Start Off 2021
Another member of the NPR Music team previews two of the albums she's looking forward to hearing in 2021.
On 'Remember Me Beautiful,' Brandy Clark Processes Death And Celebrates Life
Country singer Brandy Clark wrote her new song, "Remember Me Beautiful," for the Morning Edition Song Project after a writing session with friends who had lost relatives during the pandemic.
Active Child: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Patrick Grossi's heavenly voice is backed by a stunning view of the San Gabriel mountains in this Tiny Desk quarantine video.
2021 Grammy Awards Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns
As Los Angeles experiences a significant increase in new COVID-19 infections, the Recording Academy and CBS have decided to postpone the annual music awards until March 14.
Lil Nas X Says Children Are His Core Audience Right Now, And That's OK
The Grammy-winning chart-topping rapper behind "Old Town Road," has just released C Is for Country, a children's book that's emblematic of his efforts to reach a younger audience.
Watch A World Cafe Mini Concert From Rising Songwriter Kendall Morgan
Kendall Morgan performs songs from her forthcoming EP, due out early this year, in this World Cafe mini concert.
Sevdaliza: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Iranian-Dutch singer and producer performs four songs during her Tiny Desk quarantine set.
2021 Music Recommendations: 'Heaux Tales,' 'Demidevil'
A preview of two of the albums a member of the NPR Music team is looking forward to hearing in 2021: Jazmine Sullivan's Heaux Tales and Ashnikko's Demidevil.