The Thistle & Shamrock: Solstice
Fiona Ritchie offers tunes to brighten the darkest days of the year.
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Roséwave: Lost Summer
Consider this the soundtrack for the summer that wasn't, with hopes of summers to come.
Remembering The Jazz Legends Who Died In 2020
Dozens of notable jazz musicians died this year, many from COVID-19. Fresh Air critic Kevin Whitehead remembers some of the legends lost, including Bucky Pizzarelli, Ellis Marsalis and Jimmy Heath.
You Might Be Ready To Forget 2020. This Film Reminds You Why You Shouldn't
2020 will be over soon. But director Tyler Jones says it's important that we take time to honor and amplify the lessons learned during this year of racial reckoning.
50 Wonderful Things From 2020
Linda Holmes' annual list of highlights from pop culture includes TV, movies, games, podcasts, TikTok videos and whatever else made the year a little easier.
Tony Rice Was My Guitar Hero
Bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice died Christmas day, leaving behind an expansive catalogue devoted to exploring uncharted territory. Guitarist and fan Molly Tuttle picks his essential recordings.
'Brother Robert' Reveals True Story Of Growing Up With Blues Legend Robert Johnson
Annye Anderson, the stepsister of Robert Johnson, whose life became a founding myth of American music, has written a memoir about the real life behind the legend.
Bob Boilen's Top 10 Albums Of 2020
Isolation and the disappearance of live music changed the All Songs Considered host's listening habits drastically in 2020. These albums offered not just calm, but richness and depth to explore.
Tiny Desk Staffers Pick Their Favorite Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts
The minds behind NPR Music's Tiny Desk present their favorite home concerts of 2020, from Buscabulla to Billie Eilish.
Members Of The Band Kiss Urge Eveyone To Mask Up
Singer Gene Simmons posted a photo of the band en route to Dubai for a livestream concert. Not in their usual devilish face paint, they were wearing more normal masks.