Silver Jews' David Berman Dies At 52
The master lyricist and poet leaves behind a catalog of oblique indie rock that inspired a cult following.
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Memos Lay Out Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Opera Star David Daniels
University of Michigan memos obtained by NPR detail multiple, serious allegations, including an accusation that Daniels solicited students in exchange for money — a potentially criminal offense.
Ty Dolla $ign Pays Tribute To Mac Miller At The Tiny Desk
While Ty Dolla $ign visited NPR to record his own Tiny Desk concert, he also performed a special tribute to his friend, the late Mac Miller.
Jill Sobule On Mountain Stage
Hear Denver native Jill Sobule on the Mountain Stage, performing some of her most popular songs.
Susto Winks At The Notion Of Losing His Mind
Susto's Ever Since I Lost My Mind is as much about his dysfunctional family relationship as it is about his use of psychedelics.
'Amor Eterno' For El Paso, Gilroy, Dayton And Beyond
We offer some music to help us mourn, remember and hopefully, in time, heal.
Bessie Smith At The Crossroads
Clarksdale, Miss. is home to both the crossroads where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul and the site of Bessie Smith's death. But in the legend of the genre, not every tale gets the same care.
Met Opera, James Levine Avoid Public Dispute In #MeToo Accusations, Settle Lawsuit
The Metropolitan Opera suspended, and then fired, Levine after several men came forward with accusations that the conductor had sexually abused them.
'Soul. R&B. Funk.' Features A Decade Of Photos From 'The Best Seat In The House'
Bruce Talamon has photographed Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Barry White, Bob Marley, Patti LaBelle ... the list goes on. A new book shows his work from 1972-1982.
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
Enjoy August's exciting array of new discoveries from Bernard Fowler, Neal Francis, Erin Rae and more, in a playlist curated by NPR Music stations.