Dave: Tiny Desk Concert
The British rapper made a trip all the way from the UK just for this Tiny Desk performance and powered through a set that made the personal political.
Music & Culture
David Hasselhoff Is Still Big In Germany 30 Years After His Berlin Wall Show
The Hoff recently sat down with NPR in Berlin and told the story of how he became a rock star there.
Dolly Parton Remakes John Hiatt's 1987 Hit Song 'Faith'
Dolly just hit the top of the Dance and Electronic Digital Song chart with the song "Faith." She teamed up with Swedish DJ Galantis and Mr. Probz.
'Hittin' The Ramp' Traces Nat King Cole's Early Artistic Development
Before Nat King Cole became known for his velvety singing voice, he was a pianist working nightly gigs to hone his craft.
Jessy Wilson Finds A Rock Vibe With Patrick Carney
Wilson talks about working with The Black Keys' drummer, her extensive musical background and why she wouldn't want to make music anywhere but Nashville.
Rick Danko And Garth Hudson On Mountain Stage
The Band's bassist and vocalist and one of rock's greatest organists and keyboardists both stop by Mountain Stage in this archival session from 1989.
Alt.Latino Playlist: Where Cuban Funk, Latin Urban, And Dream Pop Rub Elbows
Once you hear La Doña's mujer-powered "femmeton," Cuba's Cimafunk and Junior Mesa's mellow moods, you'll be won over, too.
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Member Stations
Check out bold new music from violin-wielding singer-songwriter Sudan Archives, harmony-rich sister act Lily & Madeleine and warm, autumnal folk group Hawthorn.
'Slow Burn' Season 3 Turns Its Investigative Eye To The Murders Of Biggie And Tupac
The new season foregrounds conversations over conspiracy to shed new light on the murders of '90s hip-hop's biggest stars: Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.
Caroline Shaw Sings Her Own Song
What do Gertrude Stein, Billy Joel and Robert Burns have in common? Their words all show up in a new song by Pulitzer-winning composer Caroline Shaw.