William Bell On World Cafe
Bell tells stories of Stax Records' wildly productive years that's captured on a new box set called Stax '68: A Memphis Story.
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Big Band Holiday Cheer With The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra
Listen to your favorite holiday classics from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with guest vocalist Catherine Russell, recorded live in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Amy Grant: Tiny Desk Concert
Amy Grant maps her fabulous, four-decade career with some of her coziest and heartfelt Christmas songs, not to mention a delightful version of "Jingle Bells."
Unfurling 'Sweet Home Alabama,' A Tapestry Of Southern Discomfort
More than 40 years after its release, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Sweet Home Alabama is still one of the most recognized rock anthems celebrating the deep South. It's also a song with a complicated legacy.
Kitka Brings 'Powerful Women's Voices, Joined Together' From East To West
For four decades the Oakland ensemble Kitka has sung intricate harmonies from Eastern Europe. Members Shira Cion and Kelly Atkins talk about the group's new album, "Harmonies of Heaven and Earth."
Remembering Nancy Wilson: The Best Of 'Jazz Profiles'
Tim Owens, lead producer of the Jazz Profiles series, looks back on the creation of the long-running documentary series, working with Wilson and some of her favorite episodes.
Interns' Choice: Our Favorite Music Of 2018
A rundown of the NPR Music interns' year-end highlights, from Camila Cabello to Juana Molina, Raquel Sofia and Hundred Waters.
Karim Wasfi's 'Spontaneous Compositions' Aid Stability In Iraq
Renowned Iraqi conductor and cellist Karim Wasfi tells NPR's Scott Simon about his music, the challenges of his work and his commitment to his country.
At A Special Show, Three Deaf Musicians Want You To Hear Them Roar
Rapper Sean Forbes and percussionist Evelyn Glennie tell tell NPR's Scott Simon about their performance with the Detroit Philharmonic called "The Deaf And Loud Symphonic Experience."
Lin-Manuel Miranda On 'Mary Poppins Returns' And Writing His Way Onstage
Though best-known for his auteur work, the mastermind of Hamilton and In the Heights says it was his dream to be offered a part in someone else's musical.