Bad Bunny Shows Us His Version Of Old-School
One of the most creative pop stars of the era gets back to basics, as only he can.
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Ranky Tanky On Celebrating South Carolina's Gullah Traditions
Quentin Baxter and Clay Ross mix gospel and R&B with Gullah music, which originated from the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans who made their home in South Carolina's lowcountry.
For The Danna Brothers, Pixar's New Film Is 'Uncannily Personal'
At its core, Onward is a story about siblings. Mychael and Jeff Danna composed the score for the film and speak with NPR's Leila Fadel about their work together.
After 60 Years, Sergio Mendes Is Still Writing Songs 'In The Key Of Joy'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the bossa nova pioneer about his sweeping career and his newest album, which includes features from longtime collaborators and new guests, like Common.
New Musical Imagines Michael Jackson's Story As Told By His Famous Glove
For the Love of a Glove explores an alternate history in which Michael Jackson meets a sparkly silver glove from outer space named Thrihil-Lha who gives Michael his talents in exchange for blood.
Across Languages And Generations, One Family Is Reviving Cambodian Original Music
Laura Mam is Cambodian American, and her mother, Thida Buth, is a Khmer Rouge survivor. They're fostering the pop music movement in Cambodia that was wiped out almost 40 years ago.
Heavy Rotation: 8 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month, NPR member stations bring you a mix of songs, featuring music from Green Day, Caroline Rose and North Carolina rapper Lute.
Rhythm Guitarist Marty Grosz: The 'Fresh Air' Interviews
Grosz fled Germany with his family in 1933. Now 90, he tells his story in the memoir, It's a Sin to Tell a Lie. Grosz visited Fresh Air in 1984 and 2004 to play music and to talk about his life.
Nathaniel Rateliff Finds The Light Through A Lot Of Darkness
Known for his gruff, tattooed, bearded look and his foot-stomping, sing-along songs, Rateliff has released a soul-baring new solo record.
NPR Music's Top 10 Albums Of February
We kept coming back to Pop Smoke's Meet the Woo 2, Soccer Mommy's deceptively sunny '90s pop and Makaya McCraven's creative reimagining of Gil Scott-Heron's poetry.