Lianne La Havas' 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
Her own Tiny Desk concert has been viewed nearly 13 million times. But the U.K. soul star has some favorites of her own to share.
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Opera Singer Jessye Norman Dies At 74
Norman was one of the leading African American opera figures in a time when there were fewer than now. The soprano won four Grammys and the National Medal of Arts.
NPR Music's Top 10 Albums Of September
Brittany Howard formed her own true sound, The Highwomen honored country music's history and DaBaby jam-packed KIRK with diamond-grilled, Cheshire Cat finesse.
NPR Music's Top 20 Songs Of September
Angel Olsen shot her emotions into the stratosphere, Hiss Golden Messenger offered an agnostic gospel and Cautious Clay snarked on social media.
José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71
In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José, who died Saturday in Miami. His career spanned decades and his records sold in the millions.
Heat Check: Euphoric Shuffle Play
From Empress Of to Poundside Pop, this week's Heat Check selects reflect a brain refreshed.
Jonas Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert
The brothers and their backing band gave a playful performance of three tracks from their latest album, Happiness Begins.
Rocking Against Censorship In Lebanon
Rock bands in Lebanon recently held a concert to protest what activists see as a shrinking space for free speech.
'Alt.Latino' Hispanic Heritage Month Playlist
NPR's Alt.Latino has a month's worth of special programming planned for Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are some stand-out tracks.
Nella Wants To Be A Voice Of Hope For Venezuela
Nella's debut album, Voy, is a meditation on the land she's left behind. The work earned her a 2019 Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Best New Artist.