How João Gilberto's Music Sparked An Aesthetic Revolution
The legendary Brazilian inverted the cacophony of samba, creating a worldwide sensation, forever influencing the sound of an entire country.
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Molly Tuttle Plays A Mean Guitar On 'When You're Ready'
Watching Molly Tuttle's fingers fly across a guitar with dizzying speed and graceful precision is nothing short of remarkable.
American Football: Tiny Desk Concert
Who would've thought that American Football's fruitful reunion would not only include some of the emo band's best songs, but also a children's choir at the Tiny Desk?
Singer Patti LaBelle Gets Her Own Street In Philadelphia
Part of Broad Street is now Patti LaBelle Way. But the new signs have the name a little wrong. The B in LaBelle should be capitalized but it isn't.
NPR Music Shares 2019's Songs Of The Summer
What will be the definitive song of summer 2019? NPR's Michel Martin invites Stephen Thompson and Lyndsey McKenna of NPR Music to share their picks.
A Tour Of The Best New Latin Jazz
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras about his latest Latin jazz picks, including artists both new and long-loved.
Remembering João Gilberto
Brazilian musician João Gilberto has died. We have this appreciation.
Capturing The Undersung Blues People Of The Rural South
Tim Duffy started Music Maker Relief Foundation to support blues musicians lost to time and poverty. He's also photographed their portraits for a new book, compilation album and museum exhibition.
João Gilberto, Master Of Bossa Nova, Dies At 88
The Brazilian singer and guitarist, who won wide acclaim for his abundant technical skill and minimalist style, was behind one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, 1964's Getz/Gilberto.
Tell NPR What You're Listening To This Summer
We ask listeners to tweet us with their favorite summer song.