A Song To Help Cope With The Coronavirus Pandemic
Lisa Davenport of Pembroke Pines, Fla., shares the song that's getting her through these times: "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wailers.
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Laura Marling On Maya Angelou And Arming A Younger Generation Of Women
NPR spoke to the British singer-songwriter about releasing her new album, Song For Our Daughter, four months early and looking back at the version of herself who entered the music industry at 16.
John Prine Tribute: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
From Margo Price to Nathaniel Rateliff, watch five artists perform their favorite John Prine tunes from their homes (and bathtubs) in honor of one of the greatest songwriters of any generation.
Opinion: Remembering Folk Legend John Prine
NPR's Scott Simon remembers the renown Americana singer/songwriter John Prine, who died this week at the age of 73 from COVID 19.
'10 Toes Down': How Fans Carry On Nipsey Hussle's Legacy One Year After His Death
A year after fans filled the streets of Los Angeles to celebrate the life of Nipsey Hussle, fans take to the Internet to remember his legacy.
Bassist Andy González, Who Brought Bounce To Latin Dance And Jazz, Dies At 69
The Bronx-born González often played with his brother, Jerry, and had turns in the bands of Dizzy Gillespie and Tito Puente, among many others.
Andrea Bocelli Will Offer His Easter Concert For Free On YouTube
On Sunday, renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform a solo concert at the Cathedral of Milan. It will be live streamed on YouTube, but there will be no audience in the church.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter John Prine
Prine told Terry Gross in 2018 that he began playing music and writing songs for fun: "I didn't expect to do this for a living," he said. Prine died of complications related to COVID-19 on April 7.
A Salute To John Prine, A Meticulous Craftsman With A Gift For Detail
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, who died April 7, took a journeyman's pride in unifying metaphor and metrical precision. Prine's eccentric music served him — and us — well for five decades.
John Darnielle Goes Back To The Boombox
In March, The Mountain Goats' leader realized the coronavirus would strip his bandmates of income for months. To help, he reached for the machine that jump-started his career.